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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug t he power supply before adding or remov ing DIMM s or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
1. Un lo ck a DI MM so ck et b y
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on the
socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM in to the
socket until t he retai ning cli ps
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
• 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.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your fingers when pressing the
retaining c lips. The DIMM migh t
get damaged when it flips out
with extra force.
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
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DDR2 DIMM notch
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