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Installing DIMMs

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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets before installing a PCI Express x16 card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2 DIMM in Figure 17. All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM. Figure 17. Use DDR2 DIMMs To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 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). 4. Remove the PCI Express card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from being easily opened and closed. 36

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Intel Desktop Board D975XBX2 Product Guide
36
Installing DIMMs
CAUTION
Install memory in the DIMM sockets before installing a PCI Express x16 card to avoid
interference with the memory retention mechanism.
To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration of the DDR2
DIMM in Figure 17.
All the notches should match with the DDR2 DIMM.
Figure 17.
Use DDR2 DIMMs
To install DIMMs, follow these steps:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25.
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).
4.
Remove the PCI Express card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from
being easily opened and closed.