Asus A8V A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27

².4 Removing a, ².3 Installing

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15

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1.².4 Removing a
DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1.
Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to
unlock the DIMM.
±.
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.
1.².3 Installing a
DIMM
3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
±.
Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on the
socket.
Locked Retaining Clip
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
A DDR DIMM is
keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DDR DIMM notch
1
2
1
DDR DIMM notch
2
3