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Removing DIMMs, Installing a Memory Module

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Intel Desktop Boards D845PT and D845BG Product Guide 1 0 Figure 12. Installing a Memory Module OM12631 5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position. 6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in the socket (see inset in Figure 12). 8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 10. Reinstall the AGP card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs. 11. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the ac power cord. Removing DIMMs To remove a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the ac power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Remove the AGP card (if it interferes with the DIMM clips being easily opened and closed). 6. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. 7. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package. 8. Reinstall the AGP card (if you removed it before installing the DIMMs). 9. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. 10. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the ac power cord. 32

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Intel Desktop Boards D845PT and D845BG Product Guide
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OM12631
1
0
Figure 12.
Installing a Memory Module
5.
Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position.
6.
Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7.
Position the DIMM above the socket.
Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM
with the key in the socket (see inset in Figure 12).
8.
Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
9.
When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips
snap into place.
Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
10. Reinstall the AGP card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs.
11. Replace the computer
’
s cover and reconnect the ac power cord.
Removing DIMMs
To remove a memory module, follow these steps:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
Turn off the computer.
3.
Remove the ac power cord from the computer.
4. Remove the computer
’
s cover.
5.
Remove the AGP card (if it interferes with the DIMM clips being easily opened and closed).
6.
Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket.
The DIMM pops out of
the socket.
7.
Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an
anti-static package.
8.
Reinstall the AGP card (if you removed it before installing the DIMMs).
9.
Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.
10. Replace the computer
’
s cover and reconnect the ac power cord.