1.7.4 I nstalli ng a DI MM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

 

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DDR2 DIMM notch

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

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pressing the retaining clips

 

 

outward.

 

 

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

 

 

such that the notch on the

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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 is properly seated.

Unl ocked retai ni ng clip

•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 sockets.

1.7.5 Removi ng a DI MM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the retaining

 

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clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

 

 

Support the DIMM lightly with

 

 

your fingers when pressing the

 

1

retaining clips. The DIMM might

 

get damaged when it flips out

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with extra force.

DDR2 DIMM notch

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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