Asus SK8N SK8N User Manual - Page 33

DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Size 256MB 512MB Vendor SAMSUNG Kingston Model M312L3223EG0-CCC KRX3200K2/1G Brand SAMSUNG Kingston SS/DS Component SS K4H560838E-GCCC DS n/a A* B* C A* - supports one module inserted in the slot referred in Table 1, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B* - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration . C* - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendor's list. 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM 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. 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. DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip 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. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13