3 installing a dimm – chiliGREEN P5G41T-M LX2 User Manual

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• 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.

• To install two or more DIMMs, refer to the user guide bundled in the

motherboard package.

• Refer to the user guide for qualified vendor lists of the memory modules.

1.3

Installing a DIMM

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.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

socket until the retaining clip

snaps back in place and the

DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

socket until the retaining clips

snap back in place and the DIMM

is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the retaining clips

outward.

. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM

matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

1

DIMM notch

2

1

Installing a DIMM on a double clip DIMM socket

Installing a DIMM on a single clip DIMM socket

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the retaining clip

outward.

. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the DIMM

matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

DIMM notch

2

1

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