Intel BLKDQ45CB Product Guide - Page 41

Installing a DIMM

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components To install a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 18). Figure 18. Installing a DIMM 4. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position. 5. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 6. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 18). 41

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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To install a DIMM, follow these steps:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer
and disconnect the AC power cord.
3.
Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 18).
Figure 18.
Installing a DIMM
4.
Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position.
5.
Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
6.
Position the DIMM above the socket.
Align the small notch at the bottom edge of
the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 18).