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Installing DIMMs,

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Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide Installing DIMMs NOTE Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 17). R Intel (ICH7) Figure 17. Installing a DIMM OM17617 4. Remove the PCI Express video card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from being easily opened and closed. 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 at the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 17). 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 PCI Express card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs. 11. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 38

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Intel Desktop Board D945GNT/D945GTP Product Guide
38
Installing DIMMs
NOTE
Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid
interference with the memory retention mechanism.
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27.
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
Turn off the computer and
disconnect the AC power cord.
3.
Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 17).
OM17617
Figure 17.
Installing a DIMM
4.
Remove the PCI Express video card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from being
easily opened and closed.
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 at the bottom edge of the DIMM
with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 17).
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 PCI Express card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs.
11.
Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.