1.7.5 I nstalli ng a DDR2 DI MM

Unplug the power supply before inserting 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 DDR2 DIMM:

 

2

 

DDR2 DIMM notch

1.

Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket

3

 

 

 

 

by pressing the retaining

 

 

 

clips outward.

 

 

2.

Align a DIMM on the socket

 

 

such that the notch on the

DIMM matches the break on 1 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 cli p

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.

1.7.6 Removi ng a DDR2 DI MM

Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the

 

2

retaining clips outward to

 

 

 

unlock the DIMM.

 

 

Support the DIMM lightly

 

1

with your fingers when

 

 

pressing the retaining

 

 

clips. The DIMM might get

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

damaged when it flips out

 

with extra force.

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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