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Installing a DIMM, Removing a DIMM

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 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. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 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 socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked retaining clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 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. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M3N78 SE 1 1-13

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ASUS M3N78 SE
1-13
1.7.3
Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1.7.4
Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1.
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2.
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.
3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
A DDR2 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.
1.
Unlock a DDR2 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.
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
2
1
Locked retaining clip
3
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
1
2