Gigabyte Ultra Durable 3 - Installing a Memory

1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before
installing
a
memory
module,
make
sure
to
turn
off
the
computer
and
unplug
the
power
A
cord
from
the
power
outlet
to
prevent
damage
to
the
memory
module.
DDR3
and
DDR2
DIMMs
are
not
compatible
to
each
other
or
DDR
DIMMs.
Be
sure
to
Install
DDR3
DIMMs
on
this
motherboard.
DDR3 DIMM
A
DDR3
memory
module
has
a
notch,
so
it
can
only
fit
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
clips
at
both
ends
of
the
memory
socket.
Place
the
memory
module
on
the
socket.
As
indicated
in
the
picture
on
the
left,
place
your
fin-
gers
on
the
top
edge
of
the
memory,
push
down
on
the
memory
and
insert
it
vertically
into
the
memory
socket.
Step 2:
The
clips
at
both
ends
of
the
socket
will
snap
into
place
when
the
memory module is securely inserted.
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Hardware
Installation