DRAM installation
is usually pretty straight forward as there usually is only one way a DRAM
can be correctly inserted into the motherboard.
DRAMs must be firmly seated into their connectors to function correctly.
Whatever you do, don't try to force Drams into connectors. If the DIMM doesn't
seem to fit, turn it around as you could be inserting it backwards. Tip: Review
your motherboard manual carefully to determine the correct way to face your
DDR SDRAMs on the motherboard.
Not sure which DDR memory your system takes? Here are some tools to help you find compatible DDR Memory.
DDR3 is the next-generation, high-performance solution for CPU systems. DDR3 memory are twice as fast as today's highest speed DDR2 memory products. Select your DDR3 Memory from the following.
DDR2 introduces some new features which allow it to ramp up to much higher speeds (with correspondingly higher bandwidth) and higher memory densities, all the while using less power. DDR2 memory uses a new form factor, a 240 pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) which is *not* compatible with current DDR memory slots. Upcoming chipsets by Intel and other manufacturers will support DDR2 specifically, and are not backwards compatible.