Specifications

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.4.3 Installing a DDR2/DDR3 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.

• A DDR2/DDR3 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.

• The DDR3 DIMM sockets on this motherboard are orange-colored and do

not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs

to the DDR3 DIMM sockets.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR or DDR3 DIMMs. Do not

install DDR or DDR3 DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

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.

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out

with extra force.

DIMM notch