Asus M2A-VM - Manual (Page 26)

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• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from
slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability.
• For dual-channel configuration (2), you may:
- install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR
- install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets)
and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black
sockets)
• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For
optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
Important.notice.on.installing.Windows ® Vista / XP 32-bit version
If you install Windows ® Vista/ XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the
limitation of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory
space for system devices. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB
system memory if you would like to work under Windows ® Vista/ XP 32-bit
version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem,
but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space.
64-bit
Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows ® Vista x64 Edition
The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system
listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.