ASUS p8h61-m lx2-csm Manual De Usuario

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules 

(DIMM) sockets. 

A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched 

differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for 

better performance with less power consumption.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 

4. 

Carefully remove the heatsink and fan 

assembly from the motherboard.

5. 

Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure 

correct orientation when reinstalling.

Channel A

DIMM_A1

Channel B

DIMM_B1