ASUS P5N73-AM Manual Do Utilizador
ASUS P5N73-AM
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1.7
System memory
1.7.1
Overview
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
1.7.2
Memory configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• This motherboard only supports single-channel configuration.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for
details.
Color
Sockets
Yellow
DIMM1
Black
DIMM2
P5N73-AM
R
P5N73-AM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets
DIMM2
DIMM1
128 Pins
11
2 Pins