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Desktop Memory Installation Guide
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The following section is provided for
individuals who are familiar with working inside a computer.
If you are inexperienced with computer hardware, or have difficulty
following this overview, please refer to your computer's user
guide for a detailed, step-by-step installation process.
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Shut down the computer and remove
all cables from the back of the system. |
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Locate the memory expansion slot
inside the system (Refer to your system's user manual
for proper configuration and location of DIMM, SO DIMM
or SIMM sockets). To reduce any possibility of damage
due to ESD (Electro Static Discharge) touch a metal surface
to discharge any built-up static electricity before removing
the module from its anti-static package. |
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Remove the present memory module
by opening the memory expansion slot and pushing the notches
away from the module. Carefully remove the existing module
away from the slot. |
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Insert your new memory module by
lining up the two notches (along the gold edge) of the
memory with the plastic pegs in the memory socket. Align
the notches with the pegs and apply equal firm pressure
holding the memory from one end to the other and push
it into the socket until it is firmly seated. The connector
locking clips on either side will lock into place when
the memory is properly seated. NOTE: Failure to properly
align the notches with pegs will result in severe damage
to the computer. |
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Replace all cables and reboot the
computer. |
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Most systems will automatically recognize
the memory upon bootup. Some machines may require you to run
setup (i.e. : Error 164). Follow the steps below:
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Upon bootup your system will prompt
you with a memory size mismatch error, or an invalid configuration
error message to run your system’s CMOS setup. |
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Select the option that lets you
enter your CMOS setup (Usually DEL, CTRL+ALT+ESC, or F2). |
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Once you are in setup, you must
save the settings your machine will automatically input
for you by choosing either
the Save Settings and Exit, or Write To CMOS options before
exiting. (Usually either F10 or F4). |
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Once the settings have been saved,
your machine will reboot with the new configuration. |
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are taken when installing new memory into your system: |
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Make sure that the power is fully
off and the machine is unplugged from the outlet. Your
memory module is a very sensitive piece of equipment so
be very careful when handling the module - especially
for ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), make sure that you
are properly grounded from any static. |
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Make sure that you touch something
metal before putting you hands into the open PC - this
will take any ESD (Electric Static Discharge) from you
and dissipate it. |
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Make sure that the notches on the
memory modules are aligned with the keys of the motherboard's
memory socket. Push directly down and evenly all the way
until your tabs snap by themselves. |
NOTE:
Failure to insert the memory module properly will prevent
operation and could damage the motherboard and or memory module.
DO NOT INSTALL IT BACKWARDS as this will short the
motherboard, rendering it useless. The rule is that you will
need to work your way from the highest amount in slot 1 to
the lowest. After you have installed the new module.
- try booting up the PC, if it boots up into windows, you
can check to see that the computer is seeing the total amount
of memory installed. Example: (128MB = slot 1 + 64MB = slot
2 + 32MB = slot 3 = 224MB).
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