User's Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
To install the memory module
1
Follow step 1 and 2 of the
"To remove the memory module"
section to shut down your Synology NAS,
disconnect the cables and remove the drive trays.
2
Insert the new memory module into the empty slot:
a
Align the small gap between the gold connectors of the memory module with the notch on the empty slot.
Insert the memory module into the slot. Make sure that the module is properly inserted.
b
Gently push down the memory module until you hear a click.
Note:
• Hold the memory module by its edges and avoid touching the gold connectors.
• Synology will not provide full product warranty or technical support if a non-Synology memory module is
used for memory upgrade.
3
Insert the drive trays back into the drive bays.
4
Reconnect the cables removed in step 1, then press the power button to turn on your Synology NAS.
To make sure your Synology NAS recognizes the new memory capacity
1
Install DiskStation Manager (DSM). Please see
"Install DSM on Synology NAS"
for more information.
2
Sign into to DSM as
admin
or a user belonging to the
administrators
group.
3
Go to
Control Panel
>
Info Center
and check
Total Physical Memory
.
If your Synology NAS does not recognize the memory or does not start up successfully, please make sure that
the memory module is installed correctly
.