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Generally, installing SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer to
figure 2-4 to see what a 168-Pin PC100 & PC133 SDRAM module looks like.
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DIMM3 (BANK4+BANK5)
DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3)
DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)
NOTE!
When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be
locked into the DIMM module very fimly and fit into its indention on both sides.
WARNING!
For the SDRAM CLOCK is set at 133MHz, use only PC133-compliant DIMMs.
When this motherboard operate at 133Mhz, most system will not even boot if
non-compliant modules are used because of the strick timing issues, if your
DIMM are not PC133-compliant, set the SDRAM clock to 100MHz to ensure
system stability.
2-5 Expansion Cards
WARNING!
Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
your motherboard and expansion cards.
2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation
1.
Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or
software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2.
Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3.
Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4.
Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5.
Replace the computer system’s cover.
6.
Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7.
Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
Figure 2-4