System Memory; Installing A Dimm - Asus A7V8X-LA Kelut User Manual

3. System memory

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to
184-pin unbuffered non-ECC
DIMMs.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
A7V8X-LA(KELUT)
A7V8X-LA(KELUT) 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force a
DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Installing a DIMM

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB,
sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
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.
ASUS A7V8X-LA motherboard
PC/2700/PC2100/PC1600
1GB DDR
Unlocked Retaining Clip
2 GB system memory using
double-sided DDR
DIMMs into the DIMM
DDR DIMM notch
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