System Memory; Installing A Dimm - Asus P4VP-MX User Manual

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System memory

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using
184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs. The following figure
shows the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
P4VP-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

1.9.1 Installing a DIMM

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 both
the motherboard and the components.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly
seated.
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Unlocked Retaining Clip
Chapter 1: Product introduction
104 Pins
80 Pins
DDR DIMM notch