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Asus M3N78-CM User Manual

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• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from

slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability.

• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For

optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules

from the same vendor.

• If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit

Windows, 32-bit Vista), the system will allocate a certain amount of memory

space for system devices.

• When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows

®

32-bit

operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total

installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

64-bit

Windows

®

XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows

®

Vista x64 Edition

The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system

listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.