Asus Motherboard M2S-X - Manual (Page 28)

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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 DDR2 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.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors
List.
Side(s): SS - Single-Sided DS - Double-Sided
DIMM Support:
A
- supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory
configuration.
B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or
the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
C - supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as
two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.