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

Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS w ill automatically
detects memory type and si z e. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot
.The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between
sockets.
Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Dev ices used on DIMM 1 DIMM x 64 / x 72
64 Mbit (2Mx 8x 4 banks) 128 MBy tes
64 Mbit (1Mx 16x 4 banks) 32 MBy tes
128 Mbit(4Mx 8x 4 banks) 256 MBy tes
128 Mbit(2Mx 16x 4 banks) 64 MBy tes
256 Mbit(8Mx 8x 4 banks) 512 MBy tes
256 Mbit(4Mx 16x 4 banks) 128 MBy tes
512 Mbit(16Mx 8x 4 banks) 1 GBy tes
512 Mbit(8Mx 16x 4 banks) 256 MBy tes
DDR
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.
2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72
256 MBy tes
64 MBy tes
512 MBy tes
128 MBy tes
1 GBy tes
256 MBy tes
2 GBy tes
512 MBy tes
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the
DIMMmemory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
remove the DIMM module.
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