ASUS P5RC-BR
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3.2
Installing a DDR2 DIMM
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
To install a DIMM:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
Locked retaining clip
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.
A DDR2 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.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
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2
1
Recommended memory configurations
Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
Sockets
Mode DIMM1
DIMM2
Single-channel (1) Installed
Installed
CPU FSB DDR2 DIMM Type Memory frequency
533 MHz DDR2 533 533 MHz
DDR2 667 533 MHz
667 MHz DDR2 533 533 MHz
DDR2 667
667 MHz
