Gigabyte ga-z97x-gaming 7 [17/132] 4 2 installing a memory

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Hardware Installation

Notch

DDR3 DIMM

ADDR3memorymodulehasanotch,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstall

your memory modules in the memory sockets.

Step 1:

Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips

at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the

socket.Asindicatedinthepictureontheleft,placeyourngerson

the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it

vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:

The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the

memory module is securely inserted.

1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Beforeinstallingamemorymodule,makesuretoturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepower

cordfromthepoweroutlettopreventdamagetothememorymodule.DDR3andDDR2DIMMsare

notcompatibletoeachotherorDDRDIMMs.BesuretoinstallDDR3DIMMsonthismotherboard.