Asus A7N266-E 3.5.2Memory Installation, 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure, Installing a DIMM:, 1.Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward

System	3.H/W
Memory	SETUP

3.HARDWARE SETUP

3.5.2Memory Installation

WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).

Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. A 184-pin DDR DRAM DIMM has a single notch slightly to the right of center.

A7N266-E

104 Pins

80 Pins

A7N266-E 184-Pin DDR

DIMM Sockets

Installing a DIMM:1.Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2.Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the socket.

3.Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place.

Unlocked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip

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