Asus P4SGX-MX Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 22

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1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets and two Single Data Rate (SDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB non-ECC PC2700*/2100/ 1600 DDR or PC133/100 SDRAM DIMMs. *PC2700 support tested by ASUS.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for PC2700 Qualified Vendor List (QVL). ® P4SGX-MX P4SGX-MX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 88 Pins 60 Pins 20 Pins 104 Pins ® P4SGX-MX 80 Pins P4SGX-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. 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 the motherboard and other system components. 2. DDR and SDRAM memory slots cannot be used simultaneously. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 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. Unlocked Retaining Clip 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1-12
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.9
System memory
The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets and two Single
Data Rate (SDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB non-ECC PC2700*/2100/
1600 DDR or PC133/100 SDRAM DIMMs.
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.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
DDR DIMM notch
1.
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
the motherboard and other system components.
2.
DDR and SDRAM memory slots cannot be used simultaneously.
P4SGX-MX
P4SGX-MX 168-Pin DIMM Sockets
20 Pins
60 Pins
88 Pins
P4SGX-MX
P4SGX-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
80 Pins
104 Pins
*PC2700 support tested by ASUS.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for
PC2700 Qualified Vendor List (QVL).