3. Hardware Setup
Main Memory (DIMM) Installation Procedure
The mounted SO-DIMM sockets vary depending on the type of the
circuit board used.
<Board type with single sockets on its front and back>
This type of circuit board has single sockets on its front and back.
The socket on the back is equipped with standard memory. To add
more memory, install it to the socket on the front of the board.
Follow the next steps to fit the memory into the DIMM socket:
(1) Insert the DIMM into its socket with the notch positioned on
the right side. (See the note.)
Notch
SO-DIMM socket
1
Insert SO-DIMMs at an angle of about 30 degrees.
An attempt to insert them at inappropriate angles as
marked with X above may break the SO-DIMM sockets.
(Note)
About 30°
(2) Press in the direction indicated by the arrow. You hear a click as
the memory fits into the socket.
Figure 3.5. Installing the SO DIMM
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