Intel MX945GM2 manual Installing a DDR2 Dimm, Removing a DDR2 Dimm

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1.5.3Installing a DDR2 DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

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.

￿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 socket.

1.5.4Removing a DDR2 DIMM

1.Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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Contents Ver MX945GM2 User’s Manual Electrical safety User’s Manual MX945GM2 User’s Manual CPU LAN1 Power Type User’s Manual MX945GM2 MX945GM2 Before you Proceed Screw Holes Placement DirectionMotherboard Overview Motherboard Layout Layout Content List Label FunctionInternal Connector Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU MX945GM2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan MX945GM2 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan System Memory Dimm Sockets LocationMemory Configurations CPU FSBInstalling a DDR2 Dimm Removing a DDR2 DimmExpansion Slots Installing an Expansion CardConfiguring an Expansion Card Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQMini PCI PCI SlotsPCI Express X16 Slot Jumpers Clear Cmos J4Watchdog Timer Output Select J6 3 AT/ATX Power Select J7Lvds Extended Setting J14 5 COM1, COM2 RI/+5V/+12v Selection JP14, JP15Connectors Rear Panel ConnectorsMicrophone port Pink This port connects a microphone ATX Power Connector ATXPWR1 Important notes on the Motherboard Power RequirementsUSB 2.0 Connector CN4, CN5 Serial Port 2 Connector CN6 Serial Port 3 Connector CN7 Serial Port 4 Connector CN8 Front Panel Audio Connector CN16 User’s Manual ATX Power Button/Soft-off Button 2-pin Pwrsw System Panel Connector FPANEL1System Power LED 2-pin Pwrled Reset Button 2-pin ResetPrimary IDE Connector IDE1 IrDA Connector IRCON1 Signal DescriptionAmplifier Connector JAMP1 Optical Drive Audio Connector JCD1 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 Signal Description Digital I/O Connector JGPIO1 Digital I/O Connector JGPIO2 Lvds Connector JLVDS1 Serial ATA Connector Black SA1, SA2 SM Bus Connector SMBUS1 Digital Audio Connector SPDIFOUT1 Chassis Fan Connector SFAN1