RAM slots for ASUS A7N8X deluxe?

webe3 · 10-15-2003, 05:42 PM

OK I had to replace my RAM because it kept giving me bluescreens no matter WHAT I tried in the BIOS...so now I have 2 512 sticks of samsung memory(1 gig total) PC 2700 (333 mhz) (I had micron) But I am wondering something, I looked in the manual, but I guess I didn't see it. Correct me if I am wrong but are the two BLUE COLORED RAM slots on the Asus A7N8X Deluxe board slots 2 and 3?? if so, then slot 2 should be the middle blue slot and 1 is the top blue slot?? If they are, then that would leave slot 1 as the darker colored one! (the one that is not blue)

Did I get the slots correct? I wanted to be sure to put them in the right slots and it helps to know exactly what order they are in! The guy at the store told me to use slots 2 and 3 so I guess that meant putting them in the two blue slots. If I got it right please let me know! Thanks!

LPDad · 10-16-2003, 01:39 PM

Webe... Put your memory sticks in the 2 blue slots (slots 1 and 3)
As long as your memory sticks are the same (matched) this will then enable your mobo to function in DUAL CHANNEL mode, where the memory is accessed faster.
(adding a 3rd stick in the BLACK slot (slot 2) will just then add to your existing memory, but your mobo will still be in dual channel mode)

Putting your memory sticks in slots 1 and 2 (blue--the slot sitting by itself) and the Black slot (middle) and leaving slot 3 empty will force your mobo to work in SINGLE CHANNEL MODE.

Hope this helps you out.

webe3 · 10-16-2003, 03:21 PM

Thanks LP Dad! I knew about putting the ram in slots 2 and 3 or 1 and 3 OR 1,2 and 3 would give dual channel, I just wanted to know where the slots were located! You answered that and I appreciate it!

10-15-2003, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
webe3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 108	RAM slots for ASUS A7N8X deluxe? OK I had to replace my RAM because it kept giving me bluescreens no matter WHAT I tried in the BIOS...so now I have 2 512 sticks of samsung memory(1 gig total) PC 2700 (333 mhz) (I had micron) But I am wondering something, I looked in the manual, but I guess I didn't see it. Correct me if I am wrong but are the two BLUE COLORED RAM slots on the Asus A7N8X Deluxe board slots 2 and 3?? if so, then slot 2 should be the middle blue slot and 1 is the top blue slot?? If they are, then that would leave slot 1 as the darker colored one! (the one that is not blue) Did I get the slots correct? I wanted to be sure to put them in the right slots and it helps to know exactly what order they are in! The guy at the store told me to use slots 2 and 3 so I guess that meant putting them in the two blue slots. If I got it right please let me know! Thanks! __________________ System Specs: ATX generic case with Antec 550 watt power supply. ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Motherboard. Western Digital 7,200 RPM 40 gig IDE Hard Drive.(FAT 32- file system) AMD Athlon XP 2600 processor.(standard fan and heatsink-Thoroughbred Core-standard speed-NO OVERCLOCK) 1 gig of Samsung DDRAM(PC 2700- 333 mhz....2-512mb sticks running in dual channel mode).Ati Radeon 8x 9600 XT (8x is enabled on motherboard). Soundblaster Audigy 2 sound card. Motorola sb 5100 cable modem (Insight Communications-Cable Connection) Sony DRU 500 AX DVD- RECORDER.(records -R/-RW or +R/+RW and CD-R formats-4x-24x-4x) LG 52x32x52 CD Burner. Zip 100 internal drive and a generic 3.5 floppy drive. Windows XP Professional Operating System. I also have a bearpaw scanner, HP Deskjet 3520 inkjet printer and a KDS X Flat 17 inch CRT monitor.

10-16-2003, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	Webe... Put your memory sticks in the 2 blue slots (slots 1 and 3) As long as your memory sticks are the same (matched) this will then enable your mobo to function in DUAL CHANNEL mode, where the memory is accessed faster. (adding a 3rd stick in the BLACK slot (slot 2) will just then add to your existing memory, but your mobo will still be in dual channel mode) Putting your memory sticks in slots 1 and 2 (blue--the slot sitting by itself) and the Black slot (middle) and leaving slot 3 empty will force your mobo to work in SINGLE CHANNEL MODE. Hope this helps you out. __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

10-16-2003, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
webe3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 108	Thanks LP Dad! I knew about putting the ram in slots 2 and 3 or 1 and 3 OR 1,2 and 3 would give dual channel, I just wanted to know where the slots were located! You answered that and I appreciate it! __________________ System Specs: ATX generic case with Antec 550 watt power supply. ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Motherboard. Western Digital 7,200 RPM 40 gig IDE Hard Drive.(FAT 32- file system) AMD Athlon XP 2600 processor.(standard fan and heatsink-Thoroughbred Core-standard speed-NO OVERCLOCK) 1 gig of Samsung DDRAM(PC 2700- 333 mhz....2-512mb sticks running in dual channel mode).Ati Radeon 8x 9600 XT (8x is enabled on motherboard). Soundblaster Audigy 2 sound card. Motorola sb 5100 cable modem (Insight Communications-Cable Connection) Sony DRU 500 AX DVD- RECORDER.(records -R/-RW or +R/+RW and CD-R formats-4x-24x-4x) LG 52x32x52 CD Burner. Zip 100 internal drive and a generic 3.5 floppy drive. Windows XP Professional Operating System. I also have a bearpaw scanner, HP Deskjet 3520 inkjet printer and a KDS X Flat 17 inch CRT monitor. Last edited by webe3; 10-16-2003 at 06:46 PM.

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