Specifications

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe

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Chapter 2

2.4.4 Removing a 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 ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM

might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until

the retaining clips snap back in place and the

DIMM is properly seated.

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.

A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Unlocked retaining clip

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.

Locked Retaining Clip

DIMM notch