Asus RS100-E5 User Guide - Page 29

Installing a DIMM, Removing a DIMM

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2.4.3 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. 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 break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the 1 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. 2.4.4 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 1 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS RS100-E5-PI2 2-11

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2.4.3
Installing a DIMM
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 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.
2.4.4
Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1.
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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.
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.
Support the DIMM lightly with your
fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged
when it flips out with extra force.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
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DDR2 DIMM notch
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