2.4.3Installing a DIMM

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:

 

2

1.

Unlock a DIMM socket by

3

DDR2 DIMM notch

 

 

pressing the retaining clips

 

 

 

outward.

 

1

2.

Align a DIMM on the socket

 

 

such that the notch on the DIMM

1

 

 

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.

Unlocked retaining 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.

2.4.4Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with

 

 

1

your fingers when pressing the

 

 

 

 

 

retaining clips. The DIMM might

1

 

 

DDR2 DIMM notch

get damaged when it flips out with

extra force.

 

 

 

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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Striker Extreme specifications

The Asus Striker Extreme is a high-performance motherboard designed primarily for enthusiasts and gamers who demand the best from their systems. Released as part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) line-up, this motherboard is built around the NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI chipset, enabling exceptional performance in multi-GPU setups.

One of the standout features of the Striker Extreme is its support for NVIDIA SLI technology, allowing users to install multiple graphics cards to achieve higher frame rates and improved visual performance in games and applications. With its 5 PCI Express x16 slots, the motherboard facilitates extensive expandability options, making it an ideal choice for users looking to build a robust gaming rig.

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