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Installing a DDR2 DIMM, Removing a, DDR2 DIMM

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1.7.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Unplug the power supply before inserting or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DDR2 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 1 the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 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. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to 2 unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with extra force. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5VDC-X 1-19

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ASUS P5VDC-X
1.7.5
Installing a DDR2 DIMM
Unplug the power supply before inserting or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
To install a DDR2 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.
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.
•
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
Unlocked retaining clip
1.7.6
Removing a
DDR2 DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 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.
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
2
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2
1