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Installing a DIMM

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1.4.3 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. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip DIMM slot key A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction 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 4. Install the two bundled iCafe Memory Anti-theft locks to both ends of the 4 DIMM slots, then secure them with screws. iCafe Memory Anti-theft The two plastic locks at both ends of the DIMM slots keep your DIMMs securely in place. This special design prevents easy pilfering of your memory modules. ASUS M4A78LT PLUS 1-11

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1.4.3
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.
Press the retaining clips outward to
unlock a DIMM socket.
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DIMM notch
2
1
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
3
DIMM slot key
4.
Install the two bundled
iCafe Memory
Anti-theft
locks to both ends of the
DIMM slots, then secure them with
screws.
4
iCafe Memory Anti-theft
The two plastic locks at both ends of the
DIMM slots keep your DIMMs securely
in place. This special design prevents
easy pilfering of your memory modules.
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