beautypg.com

3 installing a dimm, 4 removing a dimm, Chapter 2: hardware setup -10 – Asus RS162-E4/RX4 User Manual

Page 28

background image

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

-10

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.

1

1

1

1