Removing Dimms; Installing And Removing Pci Express X16 Graphics Cards; Installing A Pci Express X16 Graphics Card - Intel DQ67EP Product Manual

Removing DIMMs

To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
4. Remove the computer's cover.
5. If a full length PCI Express graphics card is installed in the PCI Express x16
connector, remove the card to gain access to the DIMMs.
6. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops
out of the socket.
7. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an
anti-static package.
8. Reinstall the PCI Express graphics card if one was removed in Step 5 and
reconnect any other parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMMs.
9. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Installing and Removing PCI Express x16
Graphics Cards

Installing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card

CAUTION
When installing a PCI Express add-in card, ensure that the card is fully seated in the
PCI Express connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated
in the connector, an electrical short may result across the connector pins. Depending
on the over-current protection of the power supply, certain Desktop Board components
and/or traces may be damaged.
CAUTION
Before installing a PCI Express add-in card, make sure that it will not touch the
processor heatsink. This might cause an electrical short and damage the graphics card
and/or the desktop board.
CAUTION
Before installing a PCI Express add-in card, make sure that the tabs on the DIMM
sockets are in the upright position (closed); otherwise, they may be damaged by the
PCI Express card during installation.
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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