Intel DQ57TM User Manual
Intel Desktop Board DQ57TM Product Guide
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To install a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer
and disconnect the AC power cord.
3. Remove the computer’s cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 19).
4. If a full length PCI Express graphics card is installed in the PCI Express x16
4. If a full length PCI Express graphics card is installed in the PCI Express x16
connector, remove the card to gain full access to the DIMM sockets.
Figure 19. Installing a DIMM
5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the
open position.
6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of
7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of
the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 19).
8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the
9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the
retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
10. Reinstall the PCI Express graphics card if one was removed in Step 4.
11. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
11. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.