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Installing a DIMM, Removing a DIMM

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 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 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits 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. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining 11 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4.3
Installing 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.
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
2.4.4
Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1.
Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
•
A DDR2 DIMM is
keyed with a notch so that it fits 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.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
2
1
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
1
1