Asus RS162-E4 RX4, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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2.3.3 Installing a DIMM
To install a DIMM:
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
1. U n l o c k a D I M M s o c k e t b y
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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
DDR2 DIMM notch
· A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to aviod damaging the
DIMM.
· The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
2.3.4 Removing a DIMM
1. S i m u l t a n e o u s l y p r e s s t g e
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from 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.
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