Synology DiskStation DS918+ Hardware Installation Manual page 9

Important: Hold the memory module by its edge, and do not touch the gold contacts.
Synology will not provide complete product warranty or technical support if a non-Synology memory module is
Note:
used for memory upgrade.
5 Insert the four drive trays back into the drive bays.
6 Reconnect the cables you removed in step 1, and then press and hold the power button to turn on your
DiskStation.
To make sure DiskStation recognizes the new memory capacity:
1 Install DiskStation Manager (DSM). Please see the next chapter for more information.
2 Log into DSM as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group.
3 Check Total Physical Memory
If your DiskStation does not recognize the memory or does not start up successfully, please make sure that the
memory module is installed correctly.
To remove the memory module:
1 Shut down your DiskStation. Disconnect all cables connected to your DiskStation to prevent any possible
damages.
2 Remove the four drive trays and you will see the installed module to be removed.
3 Pull the levers on both sides of the memory module outwards. The memory module will be released from the
slot.
4 Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot.
5 Insert the drive trays back into the drive bays.
6 Reconnect the cables removed in step 1. Now you may turn on your DiskStation.
9 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
in Control Panel > Info Center.