Install The Memory - HP Irvine User Manual

2-2 Install the Memory

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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.
■ 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.
■ DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install
DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets. After the memory is
installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of
the memory.
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin
counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in
one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules
into the sockets.
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Notch