How To Install Memory (RAM)


  • Do you have RAM to install?

  • Do you have free DIMM or SIMM slots appropriate for the memory to install.

This can be done before you put the motherboard in the case if this is a new system or you can remove the cover on the case and install it directly on the motherboard. These pictures here show the motherboard inside the case but the first DIMM and only DIMM being installed.

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  • Installing RAM is very easy. We are going to go over how to install DIMMs here because they are the more popular memory configuration.
  • Remove the cover to your computer case.
  • Locate the DIMM slots on your motherboard. Make sure you pick the actual slot that is considered the first DIMM slot by the motherboard, check your manual or usually its labeled on the board.
  • Make sure that the tabs that hold the DIMM into place are in the outward or open position so they can accept a DIMM.
  • Set the DIMM down into the slot gently. Be sure to line up the DIMM correctly, there are notches in the bottom of the dim that line up with the extrusions in the DIMM slot.
  • Press the DIMM straight down into place the tabs will snap themselves closed. Some DIMM slots can be quite tight, its ok to put a lot of pressure on them just make sure you don't press any direction other than down. 

 

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