Asus SP98-N - Manual (Page 22)

22 ASUS SP98-N User’s Manual
3. HARDWARE SETUP
System Memory 3. H/W SETUP
3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are
available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Ac-
cess Memory (SDRAM) or EDO DRAM of either 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128MB to form a
memory size between 8MB to 256MB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM
takes up one row on the motherboard.
The SiS chipset does not support ECC. However, ECC memory modules may still
be used, but the ECC function will not be available.
IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through “Auto Configuration”
in BIOS Chipset Features Setup.
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes
NOTE: These notes may not apply for all memory modules.
• Four possible memory chips are supported: EDO or SDRAM with and without parity.
• SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO chips.
• BIOS shows EDO or SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
• 8 chip/side modules do not support parity, only 9 chip/side modules support parity.
• Single sided modules are usually 16 or 64 MB, double sided are usually 8, 32, or 128MB.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Memory Modules Total Memory
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) SDRAM/EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) SDRAM/EDO 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB x1
Total System Memory (Max 256MB) =
ASUS DIMM Module Examples
Parity EDO DIMM (9 chips)
Non-Parity SDRAM DIMM (8 chips)