Computer Hardware User Manual

4: Installing The Motherboard
User’s Manual
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Socket retaining arms
Installing Memory Modules
Installing DIMM modules is simple. The modules insert
in the sockets and are held in place by the socket retain-
ing arms. The edge connectors on the modules are of
different widths and there are key notches in each mod-
ule. These ensure that you can not insert a module incor-
rectly.
Before you install any modules, you should choose a
configuration. You should then prepare the required num-
ber and type of DDR modules.
To install either type of module follow this procedure:
1. Align the module to the socket so that the edge
connectors on the module match the socket sections.
2. Hold the module perpendicular to the motherboard
and press the edge connector into the socket.
3. Press the module fully into the socket so that the
socket retaining arms swing up and engage the re-
tention notches at each end of the module.
Following the configuration you have chosen, repeat this
procedure if necessary so that all modules are installed.
Once the modules are installed, system memory installa-
tion is complete.
Module Installation:
Modules will only insert in
one orientation. The width
of the two edge connec-
tor sections vary slightly
and prevent incorrect in-
sertion.
Module retaining notches