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72-PIN SIMM/168-PIN DIMM
Quick Installation Guide

The following information is provided for individuals who are familiar with working
inside computer systems. For more detailed information, please refer to your
computers owner's manual. Unless you are extremely confident in your installation
abilities, it is best to have computer memory installed by an authorized service
profesional. ThinkCP™ Technologies will not be responsible for damages caused
due to improper installation of memory components.

General Precautions:

  1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord, and
    any other external peripherals.
  2. Remove the computer's cover following the instructions located
    in your systems owner's manual.
  3. Before installing RAM, discharge yourself of static electricity by
    grounding yourself to a metal object, such as the casing of your
    computer system.
  4. Locate the area where the RAM is to be installed in the computer
    system, and remove any peripherals that may be blocking or
    hindering access to the sockets.
  5. SIMMs/DIMMs must only be handled by their edges, and should
    not be handled by the chips themselves.
  6. Remove any existing RAM, if necessary to install the new
    memory products.
  7. 72-Pin memory must generally be installed in pairs for Pentium
    based systems, 168-Pin memory may be installed 1 at a time.
    Please refer to your owner's.

  8. manual for specific socket ordering information.
72-Pin Memory Installation:
  1. Align the metal connectors of the memory module with the metal connectors
    of the SIMM socket on the motherboard. Be sure that the SIMM is aligned
    properly and that all pins line up properly. If the SIMM does not fit, turn it
    around.

  2. SIMMs are keyed and will only fit in the proper orientation.
  3. Insert the module at a 45 degree angle and carefully grasp the two ends
    of the module and gently snap into place in the upright position.
  4. Check to make sure both retaining posts have locked onto the module,
    and are holding it securely in place.
  5. Repeat the above procedure until all modules have been installed.
  6. Replace the computer cover and reattach cables and peripherals.
  7. Update the computer's memory configuration if necessary according
    to the computers owner's manual

DIMM Memory Installation

  1. Allign the metal connectors of the memory module with the metal connectors
    of the DIMM socket on the motherboard. Be sure that the DIMM is aligned properly
    and that all pins line up properly. If the DIMM does not fit, turn it around. DIMMs
    are keyed and will only fit in the proper orientation
  2. Make sure DIMM socket retaining clips are in the unlocked position.
    Firmly press the DIMM down into the socket and lock the retaining clips int place.
  3. Repeat the above procedure until all modules have been installed.
  4. Replace the computer cover and reattach cables and peripherals.
  5. Update the computer's memory configuration if necessary according to
    the computers owner's manual.