Intel D845PESV manual Installing and Removing Memory, Installing DIMMs

Intel Desktop Board D845PESV Product Guide

Installing and Removing Memory

CAUTION

To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the board requires DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.

You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at:

http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/

Desktop Board D845PESV has two 184-pin DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 and DIMM 1, as shown in Figure 7. If installing a single DIMM, install it in DIMM 0.

Refer to the Main Memory heading on page 11 for memory requirements.

Installing DIMMs

CAUTION

Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the AGP video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism.

To install DIMMs, follow these steps:

1.Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” on page 21.

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 7).

4.Remove the AGP video card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed.

DIMM 0

DIMM 1

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Figure 7. Installing a Memory Module

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