Asus P8B75-M LX PLUS P8B75-M LX PLUS User's Manual - Page 30

Installing a DIMM, Removing a DIMM - motherboard

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1.5.3 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. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back 3 in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the 2 retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DIMM notch 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5.3
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.
1.
Press the retaining clips outward
to unlock a DIMM socket.
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back
in place and the DIMM is properly
seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
3
1.5.4
Removing a 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.
DIMM notch
1
1
2
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DIMM notch
2
1
DIMM slot key
To remove a DIMM:
1.
Simultaneously press the retaining clips
outward to unlock the DIMM.