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3. HARDWARE SETUP

ASUS CUW(E)-FX User’s Manual

System Memory

3. H/W SETUP

3.5.2 Memory Installation

WARNING!

Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or

removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3
Hardware Setup Procedure
for more information).

Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either
side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMM mod-
ules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a
higher pin density. SIMMs have the same pin contact on both sides.

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CUW(E)-FX

CUW(E)-FX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets

Lock

20 Pins

60 Pins

88 Pins

The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. To determine the DIMM
type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).

168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)

DRAM Key Position

Voltage Key Position

Unbuffered

RFU

Buffered

Reserved

3.3V

5.0V

The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type
and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the
motherboard. You must ask your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM slot.