Asus Motherboard A8N-SLI SE User Manual download pdf (Page 38)

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps 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.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the retaining clips

outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the

DIMM matches the break on the

socket.

Lo cke d R eta ini ng Cli p

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.

A DDR 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 re tai nin g c lip

DD R D IMM no tch

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