Installing A Simm - Intel PD440FX Product Manual

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Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options
To install SIMMs, do the following:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You
Begin" (see page 41).
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to
the computer. Turn off the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Holding the SIMM only by the edges, remove
it from its antistatic package.
5. Position the SIMM at about a 45° angle
relative to the motherboard. Make sure the
small notch in the middle of the bottom edge
of the SIMM aligns with the notch in the
SIMM socket.
6. Insert the bottom edge of the SIMM into the
SIMM socket and make sure it is seated
firmly.
7. When the SIMM seats correctly, hold it at
each end and gently push the top edge
towards the retaining clips of the connector
until the SIMM snaps into place (Figure 12).
If the SIMM does not install correctly, gently
spread the retaining clips just enough so that
you can pull away the top edge of the SIMM
and try again.
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8. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you
removed or disconnected to gain access to
the SIMM sockets.
9. Replace the computer cover.
Figure 12. Installing a SIMM
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