Gateway ALR 9200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting

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Gateway ALR 9200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting Manual pdf 55 page image

Installing Hardware 43Installing DIMMsWhen adding and removing DIMMs, remember that DIMMs must beinstalled or removed by banks. Each bank consists of four DIMM sockets.All DIMMs in the bank must be installed and all must be of the same sizeand speed. See Figure 4 on page 23 for the location of the DIMM sockets ineach bank.1. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistaticpackage.2. Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of theDIMM align with the keyed socket on the memory module.3. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, then press downfirmly on the DIMM until it seats correctly (see Figure 12).Figure 12: Installing a DIMMTo Install DIMMsCaution!Use extreme care wheninstalling a DIMM. Applyingtoo much pressure candamage the socket. DIMMsare keyed and can beinserted in only one way.Mixing dissimilar metalsmight cause memory failureslater, resulting in datacorruption. Install DIMMswith gold-plated edgeconnectors only ingold-plated sockets.