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Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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2.3.4
2.3.4
2.3.4
2.3.4
2.3.4
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
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.
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2.3.3
2.3.3
2.3.3
2.3.3
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
3.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by
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.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
A DDR 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.
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
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Locked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining Clip
Locked Retaining Clip
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
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