System Memory (Dimm) - Asus MEL-M User Manual

III. INSTALLATION

2. System Memory (DIMM)

Only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) can be used with this motherboard.
Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or 256MB. One
side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
To utilize the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must use a
DIMM module with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 parity chip) and make
the proper settings in the BIOS Chipset Features Setup of BIOS SOFTWARE.
IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through "Auto Configuration" in
BIOS Chipset Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE.
WARNING: Memory modules must have 18 chips or less. Memory modules
with more thaN 18 chips will cause unstable operation.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3)
Socket 3 (Rows 4&5)
Memory Notes:
• DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this mother-
board.
• Two possible memory modules are supported: SDRAM with and without ECC.
• SDRAM chips are generally thinner and have higher pin density than EDO chips.
• BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
• 8 chips/side modules do not support ECC, only 9 chips/side modules support ECC.
• Single-sided DIMMs are available in 16, 32, 64, 128MB; double-sided in 32,
64, 128, 256MB.
168-pin DIMM
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
Total System Memory (Max 768MB) =
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Total Memory
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x1
x1
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