Asus P5QC - Manual (Page 43)

ASUS P5QC 2-17
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM DIMM DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
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.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
3
Locked Retaining Clip
Unlocked retaining clip
1
DIMM notch
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
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.
2
1
DIMM notch
1
1
2
• A DDR2/DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
• The DDR3 DIMM sockets on this motherboard are orange-colored and do
not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs
to the DDR3 DIMM sockets.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR or DDR3 DIMMs. Do not
install DDR or DDR3 DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.