5 expansion slots, 1 installing an expansion card, Expansion slots -6 1.5.1 – Asus M2N68-AM SE2 User Manual

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SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided

DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as the single-channel memory

configuration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of

dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

• DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only.
• The default DIMM frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the

standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state,

some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the

vendor-marked value.

1.5

Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe

the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may

cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1

Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:
1.

Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comes with it and

make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.

Remove the chassis cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3.

Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.

4.

Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

5.

Secure the card to the chassis with the screw.

6.

Replace the chassis cover.

DDR2-1066MHz capability

Vendor Part No.

Size

SS/

DS

CL

Chip No.

Chip

Brand

DIMM support

A*

B*

Corsair

CM2X1024-8500C5 1G

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

GEIL

GB24GB8500C5QC 1G

SS

5

GL2L128M88BA25AB

GEIL

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ASUS M2N68-AM SE2

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