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GA-8ST800 Series Motherboard
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DDR
1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory
module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the
DIMM socket. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
sockets to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
sremove the DIMM module.
Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one
notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change
the insert orientation.
Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.
Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit (4Mx8x4 banks)
128 Mbit (2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit (8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit (4Mx16x4 banks)
512 Mbit (16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit (8Mx16x4 banks)