Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
5.Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position.
6.Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its
7.Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 7).
8.Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
9.When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
10.Reinstall the AGP card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs.
11.Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Removing DIMMs
To remove a memory module, follow these steps:
1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 21.
2.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
3.Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
4.Remove the computer’s cover.
5.Remove the AGP card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed.
6.Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket.
7.Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an
8.Reinstall the AGP card if you removed it before installing the DIMMs.
9.Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.
10.Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Installing and Removing an AGP Card
CAUTION
When installing any AGP card in the desktop board, ensure that it is fully seated in the AGP connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the AGP connector, an electrical short may result across the AGP slot pins. Depending on the
The AGP connector supports 1.5 V 4X and 2X AGP cards. The desktop board has an integrated AGP card retention mechanism (RM).
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