Abit IT7-MAX2, User Manual

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Hardware Setup 2-3
2-3. Install System Memory
This motherboard provides three 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion available from
minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 2GB DDR SDRAM (DIMM2 & DIMM3
are sharing).
In order to create a memory array, certain rules must be followed. The following set of rules allows for
optimum configurations.
Table 3-1. Valid Memory Configurations
Bank Memory Module Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB
Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB
Bank 3, 2 (DIMM3) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB
Total System Memory
64MB ~ 2GB
ATTENTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional
boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a
grounded metal object briefly.
1. Power off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord.
2. Locate the DDR DIMM slot.
3. Push both ejector tabs of the DDR DIMM slot
outward.
Figure 2-4. Memory module installation
4. Insert the memory module into the DDR DIMM
slot. Note how the module is keyed to the slot.
This insures the memory module will be plugged
into the slot in one way only .
5. Firmly press the memory module into the DDR
DIMM slot until both ejector tabs snap into
places.
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