1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a
DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
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.
Unlocked retaining clip
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DDR2 DIMM notch
To install a DIMM:
1. Press the retaining clips outward to
unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the socket.
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SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the
black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as
two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL.
Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand
SS/
DS
Chip No.
DIMM support
A* B* C*
2G(kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK 5-5-5-15 N/A DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4G(kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK 5-5-5-15 N/A DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G G.SKILL F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK 5-5-5-15 G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB Kingbox
EP512D21066PS
N/A Micron
SS 6QD22D9GCT
•
•
4G(kit of 2) AENEON AXT860UD20-19E N/A AENEON DS Heat-Sink Package •
1G AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1G(kit of 2) Crucial BL12864AA106A.8FE5 5-5-5-15 Crucial SS Heat-Sink Package •
1G(kit of 2) Crucial BL12864AA106A.8FE5 (EPP) 5-5-5-15 Crucial SS Heat-Sink Package • •
DDR2 1066 Qualied Vendors List