Installing Memory Modules - MSI P4M900M3-L Manual

6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put
down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp
on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys
are matched.
7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If
not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.
8. Cover the load plate onto the package.
9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and
then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab.
10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the cooler. Push down
the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.
11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate
the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it)
to lock the hooks.
12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are
correctly inserted.
Important:
Read the CPU status in BIOS.
Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap
covered to avoid damaging.
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/cooler installation
only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right
orientation.
2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. You can
barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM
slot.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Notch
Volt
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