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Iii. installation – Asus P2B-D2 User Manual

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ASUS P2B-D2 User’s Manual

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III. INSTALLATION

III. INST

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System Memory

DIMM Memory Installation Procedures

Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins is different on either side
of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation as shown. DRAM SIMM
modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different
pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.

P2B-D2 168-Pin DIMM Memory Sockets

88 Pins

60 Pins

20 Pins

Lock

The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. 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 tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals.