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2.5.2
Installing a DDR2 DIMM
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.
To install a DDR2 DIMM:
1.
Unlock a DDR2 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.
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 avoid damaging the DIMM.
3.
Insert the DIMM into the socket until
the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.5.3
Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM.
1.
Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the 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.
2.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
ASUS V4-Series P5G43
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Unlocked retaining clip
Locked Retaining Clip
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1
DDR2 DIMM notch
2
DDR2 DIMM notch
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