Asus P1-PH1 - Manual (Page 27)

2-11 ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the
DIMM is properly seated.
Locked
retaining clip
A DDR II 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.
To install a DIMM:
1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the
motherboard.
2. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on the
socket.
Unlocked
retaining clip
DDR II DIMM notch
2.7.4 Installing a DIMM
• 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.
• Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before installing the
DIMM(s) to avoid damaging the retaining clips of the DIMM
sockets. Refer to the previous section for details on how to reinstall
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.