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Removing a DIMM, Installing a DIMM

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1.7.3 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. To install a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the DIMM slot key on the socket. 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DIMM notch 1 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 3 place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clip. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1 DIMM notch 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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1-16
Chapter 1: Product introduction
DIMM notch
1
1
2
1.7.4
Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
1.7.3
Installing a DIMM
3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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.
Support the DIMM lightly with your
fingers when pressing the retaining
clip. The DIMM might get damaged
when it flips out with extra force.
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.
Press the retaining clips outward to
unlock the DIMM.
Locked Retaining Clip
3
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DIMM notch
2
1
DIMM slot key
To install a DIMM
1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clips outward.
2.
Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.