Abit ZM6, User Manual

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Installing the Motherboard 2-5
User’s Manual
Note 3. According this motherboard layout design, DIMM 2 and DIMM 3 share two banks.
Therefore, please don’t install RAM modules that will occupy two banks into both
DIMM 2 and DIMM 3 at the same time. There are two main types of RAM
modules on the market now, one is single sided and the other is double sided. The
single sided RAM module doesn’t mean it only occupies one bank, and double
sided RAM module also doesn’t mean it will occupy two banks. When you want to
install RAM modules into both DIMM 2 and DIMM 3 at the same time, please
make sure how many banks of RAM the modules will occupy. For this issue, you
can refer to the specifications of your RAM module from the manufacturer.
Generally, installing SDRAM modules to your motherboard is an easy thing to do. You can
refer to figure 2-5 to see what a 168-pin PC100 SDRAM module looks like.
Unlike installing SIMMs,
DIMMs may be "snapped"
directly into the socket. Note:
Certain DIMM sockets have
minor physical differences. If
your module doesn't seem to
fit, please do not force it into
the socket as you may
damaged your memory module or DIMM socket.
The following procedure will show you how to install a DIMM module into a DIMM socket.
Step 1. Before you install the memory module, please place the computer power switch in
the off position and disconnect the AC power cord from your computer.
Step 2. Remove the computer’s chassis cover.
Step 3. Before touching any
electronic components, make sure
you first touch an unpainted,
grounded metal object to discharge
any static electricity stored on your
clothing or body.
Step 4. Locate your computer’s
168-pin memory expansion DIMM
socket.
Step 5. Insert the DIMM module
into the expansion socket as shown