3 installing a dimm, 4 removing a dimm, Installing a dimm -16 – Asus P6T SE User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

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 fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM

might get damaged when it flips 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.

Ensure 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 fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into

a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Unlocked retaining clip

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DIMM notch

To install a DIMM:
1.

Press the retaining clips outward to

unlock a DIMM socket.

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

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