Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability
System Device
Firmware Hub fl ash memory (System BIOS)
Local APIC
Area Reserved for the chipset
I/O APIC (4 Kbytes)
PCI Enumeration Area 1
PCI Express (256 MB)
PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-
MB boundary-
VGA Memory
TSEG
Memory available to OS and other applications
Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs
X7DCL-3/i
To Remove:
Use your thumbs to
gently push the re-
lease tabs near both
ends of the module
to release it from the
slot.
Size
Physical Memory
Remaining (-Available)
(4 GB Total System Memory)
1 MB
3.99
4 KB
3.99
2 MB
3.99
4 KB
3.99
256 MB
3.76
256 MB
3.51
512 MB
3.01
16 MB
2.85
1 MB
2.84
2.84
DDR2 DIMM
To Install: Insert module vertically and press
down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the
alignment notch at the bottom.
Top View of DDR2 Slot
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Chapter 2: Installation