Asus P4V8X-MX Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 20

Installing a DIMM, Removing a DIMM

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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. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 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. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the 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. 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. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P4V8X-MX Motherboard 1-11

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1.7.3
Installing a DIMM
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1.
Locate the DIMM sockets in the
motherboard.
2.
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
3.
Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM matches
the break on the socket.
1.7.4
Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1.
Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
4.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
Unlocked Retaining
Clip
DDR DIMM notch
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.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.