System Memory - Asus P4S8X-X User Manual

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System memory

The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports
up to 3GB non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DDR.
A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it has a
184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is
single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched.
According to SiS
support only.
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P4S8X-X
P4S8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
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
the motherboard and other system 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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specifications, PC2700 maximum to 2 DIMMs
Unlocked Retaining Clip
Chapter 1: Product introduction
104 Pins
80 Pins
DDR DIMM notch