Step 2-E: How to Install the RAM Memory Chips in Your Computer.

RAM memory chips are the short-term memory for your computer. This memory is very fast and allows your computer to store the most frequently used code close to the CPU. This way the processor doesn't have to access the much slower hard drive every time it needs those commonly-used pieces of data. Increasing the amount of RAM is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to improve the speed and performance of your computer. That is why adding RAM is the most common way for people to upgrade their computers.

If you haven't done so already, now is the time to Order Your RAM Memory Chips .
Your RAM memory should look very similar to the ones in the picture above. Notice the notch in the bottom row of gold pins. That notch is important because it must line up with the notch in the memory slot on the motherboard. The RAM chips can only be inserted one way due to the notch.

The RAM memory chips will be installed into the yellow and black DDR2 DIMM Memory slots at the top of the motherboard photo. This motherboard has four slots so you can install up to four RAM DDR2 chips. If you are installing two RAM chips you should install them in the yellow slots.
If you are using a different motherboard than the one I recommended you should refer to the user manual to determine which slots to use for your RAM. The process for actually installing the chips into the slots is the same for all motherboards so you can use the instructions below.
To install the RAM chip first unlock the slot by pressing out and down on the white clips on the end of the slot. Now you must align the notch in the chip to the notch in the socket slot. Once you are sure you have it lined up properly just push down on the top of the chip using your thumbs. You should not have to press too hard. As you press down the white clips on the sides will come up and click into place.
After you have installed the first RAM chip go ahead and install the second one in the other yellow slot. If you bought additional RAM DDR2 chips you can install them in the black slots.

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