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Installing DIMMs

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 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 14). Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 0 Figure 14. Installing a DIMM OM17856 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 14). 7. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 8. 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. 9. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 33

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Installing DIMMs
CAUTION
Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid
interference with the memory retention mechanism.
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
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 14).
OM17856
Channel A
Channel B
DIMM 0
DIMM 0
Figure 14.
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 14).
7.
Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
8.
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.
9.
Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.