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8 expansion slots, 3 installing a dimm – Asus A8S-X User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

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.

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Unlocked

DDR DIMM

1.8

Expansion slots

To install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the

chassis.

2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.

See Chapter 2 for BIOS information.

3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables next page.
4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card

according to the card documentation.