Advantech AIMB-273, User Manual

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1.9 System Memory
The AIMB-273 has two sockets for a 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM. This socket uses a 1.5
V unbuffered double data rate synchronous DRAM (DDR SDRAM). DRAM is avail-
able in capacities of 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB. The sockets can be filled in any
combination with SODIMMs of any size, giving a total memory size between 1 GB, 2
GB, 4 GB and 8 GB. AIMB-273 does NOT support ECC (error checking and correc-
tion).
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures
To install SODIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the SODIMM socket are in
the “open” position, i.e., the handles lean outward. Slowly slide the SODIMM module
along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket. Then firmly but gently (avoid
pushing down too hard) press the SODIMM module well down into the socket, until
you hear a click when the two handles have automatically locked the memory module
into the correct position of the SODIMM socket. To remove the memory module, just
push both handles outward, and the memory module will be ejected by the mecha-
nism.
1.11 Cache Memory
The AIMB-273 supports a CPU with one of the following built-in full speed L2 caches:
6 MB for Intel Core i7-3610QE
3 MB for Intel Core i5-3610ME
3 MB for Intel Core i3-3120ME
2 MB for Intel Celeron B810
The built-in second-level cache in the processor yields much higher performance
than conventional external cache memories.
1.12 Processor Installation
The AIMB-273 is designed for µFC-PGA988, Intel mobile Core i7/Core i5/Core i3/
Celeron processor.