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3 installing a dimm, 4 removing a dimm – Asus WIFI-AP P5E3 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.4.3

Installing 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.

To install a DIMM:
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.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

socket until the retaining clips

snap back in place and the DIMM

is properly seated.

2.4.4

Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining

clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

• A 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 do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT

install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets.

Unlocked retaining clip

DDR3 DIMM notch

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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DDR3 DIMM notch

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