Gigabyte GA-VM900MC Manual - Page 16

Installing the Memory

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English DDRII1 DDRII2 DDR1 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. • Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Notch DDR2 DIMM DDR DIMM A DDR2/DDR memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 16 -

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GA-VM900MC Motherboard
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English
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Installing the Memory
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Notch
DDR2 DIMM
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.
A DDR2/DDR memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below
to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
DDRII1
DDRII2
DDR1
DDR DIMM
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is not supported.