Installing A Dimm; Removing A Dimm - Asus MAXIMUS III EXTREME User Manual

2.4.3

Installing a DIMM

Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clip outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the DIMM slot key on the
socket.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket in the wrong direction to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Hold the DIMM by both of its
ends, then insert the DIMM
vertically into the socket. Apply
force to both ends of the DIMM
simultaneously until the retaining
clip snaps back into place, and
the DIMM cannot be pushed
in any further to ensure proper
sitting of the DIMM.
Always insert the DIMM into the socket VERTICALLY to prevent DIMM notch
damage.
2.4.4

Removing a DIMM

1. Press the retaining clip outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the
socket.
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DIMM notch
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DIMM slot key
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Unlocked retaining clip
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Locked Retaining Clip
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