7.Rotate up the external drive bay housing to access the memory module sockets on the system board.

Figure 2-8Rotating the Drive Cage Up

8.Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert the memory module into the socket

(2).

Figure 2-9Installing a DIMM

NOTE: A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket.

A DIMM must occupy the black XMM4 socket.

Populate the DIMM sockets in the following order: XMM4, XMM3, XMM2, then XMM1.

9.Push the module down into the socket, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated. Make sure the latches are in the closed position (3).

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