System Memory; Dimm Sockets Location; Memory Configurations - Asus K8N User Manual

1.7

System memory

1.7.1 DIMM sockets location

The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
K8N
K8N 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard and the components.

1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes
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Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system
performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400
Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard.
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Installing DDR DIMMs other than the given memory configurations may
cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the memory
configurations in Table 1.
For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified
vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
Use the blue DIMM slot first.
Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not
supported.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See
Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
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