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Important notes on ECC DIMMs You can use the ECC* DIMMs listed on the QVL, however, it will work only as unbuffered and non-ECC DIMMs because the chipset does not support ECC function. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. 1.9.2 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. 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 Unlocked Retaining Clip seated. 1.10 Expansion slots The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. 2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for BIOS information. 3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide 1-15

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ASUS P4P800S motherboard user guide
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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.
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
1.9.2
Installing a DIMM
1.10
Expansion slots
The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot.
To install and configure an expansion card:
1.
Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis.
NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards.
2.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for BIOS information.
3.
Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
4.
Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system
performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.
You can use the ECC* DIMMs listed on the QVL, however, it will work only as
unbuffered and non-ECC DIMMs because the chipset does not support ECC
function.
Important notes on ECC DIMMs