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Installing the motherboard – Elitegroup ST945GM (V1.0) User Manual

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Installing the Motherboard

Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accomodates four memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2
667/533/400. The total memory capacity is 4 GB.

You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed
with 256 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 4 GB.

Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by
their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a
grounding strap when you handle the modules.

Installation Procedure

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1

This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDRAM .

2

Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3

Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches

and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed
correctly.

4

Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches

in the DIMM slot.

5

Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats

correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of
the DIMM.

6

Install any remaining DIMM modules.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

DDR2 533 266MHz

DDR2 667 333MHz

200 MHz

Memory module

Memory Bus

DDR2 400