2. Youmight have to remove an adapter to gain access to the DIMM slots. See
“Installing adapters - microtower model”.
3. Tolocate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board -
microtower model”on page 48.
4. Open the retaining clips.
5. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector.Push
or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips
close.
Notches
What to do next:
vReplace any adapters that were removed.
vReplace the power supply.
vTowork with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTocomplete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables - microtower model”on page 56.
Installing adapters - microtower model
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing
adapters. Yourcomputer has three expansion slots for peripheral component
interconnect (PCI) adapters. Youcan install an adapter up to 330 mm (13 inches)
long.
Toinstall an adapter:
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover - microtowermodel”on page44.
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