Asus PCI-DA2100 User Manual - Page 43

4 4.2 Installing DRAM SIMM IMPORTANT: The ASUS PCI-DA2100/-DA2200 requires a minimum of 8 Mbytes of DRAM in one SIMM (with or without parity function)installed in SIMM socket to operate. The controller is normally delivered without any DRAM installed. The following are guidelines with regards to DRAM: • Use 72-pin 60ns DRAM or 60ns EDO RAM SIMM modules. EDO RAM is recommended to improve performance. • DRAM with or without parity is auto-detected by ASUS PCI- DA2100/-DA2200, but DRAM with parity is recommended for greater data integrity. • PCI-DA2100: A minimum of 2 Mbytes DRAM is required to be installed in the SIMM socket, however 4 Mbytes is recommended for full functionality. Supports 8, 16, 32, and 64 Mbytes DRAM SIMM modules up to 64 Mbytes. • PCI-DA2200: A minimum of 8 Mbytes DRAM is required to be installed in the SIMM socket, however 16 Mbytes is recommended for full functionality. Supports 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128 Mbytes DRAM SIMM modules up to 128 Mbytes. To install DRAM SIMM 1. Power off the system and disconnect the power connector. 2. Insert the DRAM SIMM paralleled with the key to the left (1). Then, push towards the back until the hooks on both sides of the socket snap into place (2) as shown below. ASUS PCI-DA2100/PCI-DA2200 User's Manual 43