Installing The Memory - Gigabyte GA-VM900MC User Manual

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Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one
direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
• Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is not supported.
A DDR2/DDR memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below
to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
GA-VM900MC Motherboard
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory
module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left,
place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down
on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when
the memory module is securely inserted.
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Notch
DDR DIMM
DDR2 DIMM