Installing Memory - Lenovo ThinkCentre 9636 User Manual

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Installing memory

Your computer has two connectors for installing double date rate 2 dual inline

memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of

system memory.

When installing memory modules, the following rules apply:

v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin, double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access

v Use 256 MB, 512 MB, 1.0 GB, or 2.0 GB memory modules in any combination up

Note: Only DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs can be used.

To install a memory module:

1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the cover" on page 20.

2. Access the system board. See "Accessing system board components and drives"

3. Locate the memory connectors. See "Identifying parts on the system board" on

4. Open the retaining clips.

5. Position the memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the

6. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly if it was removed.

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memory (DDR2 SDRAM).

to a maximum of 4.0 GB.

on page 22.

page 23.

notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on

the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector

until the retaining clips close.

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