User Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware Information
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Ensure 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.
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket
3. Hold the DIMM by both of its ends
then insert the DIMM vertically into the
socket. Apply force to both ends of the
DIMM simultaneously until the retaining
clips snaps back into place.
Ensure that the DIMM is sitting firmly on
the DIMM slot.
Locked Retaining Clip
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
the notch on the DIMM matches the
DIMM slot key on the socket.
Unlocked retaining clip
DIMM notch
DIMM slot key
1. Remove the top cover. For more
information, see the section
2.1
Chassis cover
.
2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips
outward to unlock the DIMM.
3. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
Always insert the DIMM into the socket vertically to prevent DIMM notch damage.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into
a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.