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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8V-X ® K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first. • Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12. • Use the blue DIMM slot first. • Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not supported. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1-10
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.7
System memory
1.7.1
DIMM sockets location
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
1.7.2
Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes
•
It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first.
•
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the motherboard and the components.
•
When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory
modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the
memory sockets.
•
Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may
cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the
recommended configurations in Table 1.
•
For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors.
See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12.
•
Use the blue DIMM slot first.
•
Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not
supported.
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See
Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12.
K8V-X
K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
80 Pins
104 Pins
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3