Asus P5GC-MX GBL User Manual

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• 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.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out with
extra force.
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
3
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
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Asus P5GC-MX GBL Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	Intel 945GC
CPU Socket Type	LGA 775
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Standard	DDR2 667/533
Maximum Memory	4GB
Integrated Graphics	Intel GMA 950
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8111B
LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
CPU Support	Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron
Memory Slots	2
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 3Gb/s
Back Panel Ports	1 x PS/2 Keyboard, 1 x PS/2 Mouse, 1 x Parallel, 1 x COM, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x LAN (RJ45), 3 x Audio Jacks
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Audio Channels	6 Channels