Asus AW171 - Manual (Page 33)

ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13
2.4.4 Installing 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.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
DDR DIMM NOTCH
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.
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.
A* - supports one module inserted in the slot referred in Table 1, in a
Single-channel memory configuration.
B* - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration .
C* - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of
Dual-channel memory configuration.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better
system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest qualified vendor’s list.
DDR400 Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have
been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Size Vendor Model Brand SS/DS Component A* B* C*
256MB SAMSUNG M312L3223EG0-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-GCCC • • •
512MB Kingston KRX3200K2/1G Kingston DS n/a • •