Step 2: Install Memory Modules - Gigabyte GA-8S648FX User Manual

Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between
sockets.
Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)
This table contains the specification update of GA-8S648FX CPU type and DRAM type.
CPU Type DRAM Type
FSB 800MHz DDR400
DDR333
DDR266
FSB 533MHz DDR400
DDR333
DDR266
FSB 400MHz DDR400
DDR333
DDR266
M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one
notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change
the insert orientation.
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)
Status
Supported
Supported
Not Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
Supported
DDR
1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory
module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the
DIMM socket. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
sockets to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
remove the DIMM module.
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128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)
Hardware Installation Process