AOpen AX3L Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Boost the performance of your AOpen AX3L computer by upgrading its memory. Besides better performance, you will be able to have more applications running at the same time.

Avoid fatal exception errors, stop messages and random reboots by investing in quality memory for your AOpen AX3L. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your AOpen AX3L motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

AOpen AX3L Motherboard Specs:

• 168-pin DIMM Banking: 3 (3 banks of 1)
• Chipset: Intel 440LX
• Error Detection Support: ECC and non-ECC
• Graphics Support: AGP 2X
• Max EDO: 384MB
• Max Unbuffered SDR SDRAM: 384MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
• SDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC66
• Supported DRAM Types: EDO and SDR SDRAM

These 168-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your AX3L:

128MB SDRAM, PC66, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 66MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

AOpen AX3L Memory FAQ

What does PC66 mean?

This is the front side bus (FSB) clock speed of the memory. It is okay to run faster rated memory even if the installed CPU uses a slower FSB.

Do I need ECC or non-ECC memory?

ECC memory contains error correction circuitry to correct and fix memory errors. If you are running the computer as a web server, database server or anything mission critical, then ECC memory is the way to go. On the other hand, memory errors are so rare that for typical home use, non-ECC memory is recommended. Non-ECC memory is also cheaper and faster.

What does the CL number mean?

Column Address Strobe (CAS) Latency, or CL for short, specifies how many clock cycles the AOpen AX3L motherboard must wait before the memory module is ready to deliver the requested memory. The lower the CL number, the faster the access time.

However, the performance difference between CL=2 and CL=3 is so small that you will not notice any degradation in speed. Unless you are overclocking your AOpen AX3L, you do not need to worry about the CL rating. If you are overclocking, then going with a lower CL may help stabilize your AOpen AX3L motherboard.