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Removing a DIMM, Installing a DIMM, in any further to ensure proper

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure 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 DIMM notch the retaining clip outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the 2 socket. DIMM slot key 1 Unlocked retaining clip 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. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends, then insert the DIMM vertically into the socket. Apply force to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and the DIMM cannot be pushed in any further to ensure proper sitting of the DIMM. 3 Locked Retaining Clip Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch damage. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS P6X58-E WS 2-13

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2.4.4
Removing a DIMM
1.
Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the
socket.
2.4.3
Installing a DIMM
3.
Hold the DIMM by both of its
ends, then insert the DIMM
vertically into the socket. Apply
force to both ends of the DIMM
simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place, and
the DIMM cannot be pushed
in any further to ensure proper
sitting of the DIMM.
1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
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.
Ensure 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.
Locked Retaining Clip
3
1
2
Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch
damage.
Unlocked retaining clip
DIMM notch
2
1
DIMM slot key
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