Installing a dimm – Acer Altos G5450 Series User Manual

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Installing a DIMM

Warning! DIMM of the same type, size and manufacturer
must be installed into the same colored DIMM slots.

1

Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions
described on page 35.

2

Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

3

Open the clips on the socket.

4

Align then insert the DIMM into the socket.

5

Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place.

Note: The DIMM slot is slotted to ensure proper installation.
If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you
may have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the
DIMM and insert it again.

6

Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

To reconfigure the system memory:

The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run
the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and
make a note of it.

CPU2

CPU1

Memory should be installed in pairs.

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