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Adding Memory

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Adding Memory The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules). The exact number of sockets depends on which model you have. To determine which type of memory module your PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. 6 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the module. 7 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the system. Removing a Memory Module 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 3. 3 Remove the hard disk drive. See "Removing a Hard Disk Drive" on page 6. 4 Gently lay the PC on its side. 5 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 8 Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you lift it away from the socket. Store it in its antistatic packaging. Installing a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your PC. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 1 Open both latches of the memory module socket. See "Removing a Memory Module" on page 9. • If you are replacing a memory module, put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. Or • If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the next available sockets. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 9

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
9
Adding Memory
The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs
(double data rate dual in-line memory modules). The
exact number of sockets depends on which model
you have.
To determine which type of memory module your
PC uses, and for specific memory module information
and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your
Warranty and Support Guide
and click the
Support link.
WARNING: Using the wrong type of
memory module could damage the
system.
Removing a Memory Module
1
Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and
remove the side panel. See “Opening and Closing
the PC” on page 1.
2
Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front
Panel” on page 3.
3
Remove the hard disk drive. See “Removing a Hard
Disk Drive” on page 6.
4
Gently lay the PC on its side.
5
Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard.
CAUTION: When handling a memory
module, be careful not to touch any of the
contacts. Doing so may damage the
module.
6
Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.
WARNING: Do not pull the memory
module out of the socket. Use the
retaining clips to eject the module.
7
Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of
the socket until the memory module pops out of the
socket.
8
Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you
lift it away from the socket. Store it in its antistatic
packaging.
Installing a Memory Module
Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the
same type and speed as the memory originally
installed in your PC.
CAUTION: When handling a memory
module, be careful not to touch any of
the contacts. Doing so may damage the
module.
1
Open both latches of the memory module socket.
See “Removing a Memory Module” on page 9.
•
If you are
replacing
a memory module, put the
new memory module in the same memory slot
from which the old memory was removed.
Or
•
If you are
adding
a memory module, install the
new module into the socket nearest the
preinstalled module, and install additional
modules in the next available sockets.