|
|
|
| |
Support
|
INSTALLATION GUIDE
|
|
This quick guide is provided for those individuals who are familiar
with working on the inside of a computer. If you are inexperienced with
computer hardware or experience any difficulty with this guide, we
recommend that you refer to your computer's detailed user guide for
step-by-step memory installation instructions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Please Read Carefully
- Before removing the memory module from this anti-static package, be sure to TOUCH
A GROUNDED METAL SURFACE to discharge any static electricity.
- Be sure to turn OFF the power and REMOVE the power cord.
- Handle this memory module in a STATIC-FREE environment.
- Remove jewelry and rings from your hands and wrists before beginning the insallation.
- DO NOT use a power-driven screwdriver during installation.
- Handle memory module by its ends; DO NOT apply pressure to this module.
- Refer to your computer's user guide for proper configuration
and location of DIMM/SIMM socket.
- Be sure to remove and drives, cages or adapters that may hinder free
access to DIMM/SIMM socket.
Fig 1. Updating or replacing Memory modules.
Locate location of DIMM/SIMM socket. Unlock the connector clip on both ends of the socket. Gently pulling up, remove DIMM module.
|
|
Figure 1.
|
Fig 2. Install Patriot Memory modules.
Line up the TWO notches along THE GOLD EDGE of the memory module with the TWO SDRAM pegs (NOTE: DDR has one peg) in the memory socket. Apply gentle EQUAL pressure, holding the memory from one end to the other. |
Figure2.
|
Fig 3. Push the memory module into the socket until it click into place and is firmly seated.
The connnector LOCKING CLIPS on either side will automatically lock into place when the memory module is seated properly.
|
|
Figure 3.
|
IMPORTANT: You MUST properly align the notches with the corresponding pegs.
Failure to do so will result in severe damage to the computer.
CONFIGURATION Most computers will automatically
recognize the new memory when booted up. If your system requires you to run
setup:
- Upon bootup, you'll be prompted with "memory size mismatch" error or
"invalid configuration" message.
- Select the option that enables you to enter your CMOS setup (typically
DEL, CTRL+ALT+ESC, or F2).
- When you are in setup, save the setings that your computer will
automatically input for you, by choosing either SAVE SETTINGS and EXIT,
or WRITE TO CMOS options before exiting (typically F10 or F4)).
- When the settings have been saved, your computer will automatically
reboot with the new configuration.
|
|
|
|
|
|
