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Removing DIMMs

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Intel Desktop Board D875PBZ Product Guide CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the AGP video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 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 7). 4. Remove the AGP video card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. 5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position. 6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in the socket (see inset in Figure 7). 8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 10. Reinstall the AGP card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs. 11. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Remove the AGP card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. 6. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. 7. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package. 8. Reinstall the AGP card if you removed it before taking out the DIMMs. 9. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. 10. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 36

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Intel Desktop Board D875PBZ Product Guide
36
CAUTION
Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the AGP video card to avoid interference
with the memory retention mechanism.
To install DIMMs, follow these steps:
1.
Observe the precautions in
“
Before You Begin
”
on page 27.
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 7).
4.
Remove the AGP video card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and
closed.
5.
Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position.
6.
Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7.
Position the DIMM above the socket.
Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM
with the key in the socket (see inset in Figure 7).
8.
Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
9.
When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips
snap into place.
Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
10. Reinstall the AGP card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs.
11. Replace the computer
’
s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Removing DIMMs
To remove a memory module, follow these steps:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
Turn off the computer.
3.
Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
4. Remove the computer
’
s cover.
5.
Remove the AGP card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened
and closed.
6.
Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket.
The DIMM pops out of
the socket.
7.
Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package.
8.
Reinstall the AGP card if you removed it before taking out the DIMMs.
9.
Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.
10. Replace the computer
’
s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.