1-4-2 InstallingaMemory
Beforeinstallingamemorymodule,makesuretoturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepower
cordfromthepoweroutlettopreventdamagetothememorymodule.DDR3andDDR2DIMMs
arenotcompatibletoeachotherorDDRDIMMs.BesuretoinstallDDR3DIMMsonthis
motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clip
at the right end of the memory socket. Place the memory module on
the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your ngers
on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert
it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
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