Asus P4GE-MX P4GE-MX User Manual E1722 English Edition - Page 20

System memory

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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets of this motherboard. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins ® P4GE-MX 104 Pins P4GE-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 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. 1.7.2 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. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR 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. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.7.2
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 DDR 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
1.7
System memory
1.7.1
DIMM sockets location
You can install 64MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets of this motherboard. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR
DIMM sockets.
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.
P4GE-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
80 Pins
104 Pins
P4GE-MX