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Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition Service Manual

Installing the memory modules

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the memory modules

Image: Rotating the power-supply unit cage

Steps

  1. Ensure that the securing clips are extended away from the memory-module slot.
  2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
  3. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module.
    NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer.
  4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.
  5. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.
  6. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.
    NOTE: Use slots XMM1 and XMM2 if you need to use two memory modules. For more information, see system-board components.
    The following table lists the available memory configuration matrix:
    Table 1. Memory configuration matrixThe following table provides the memory configuration matrix.
    Configuration Slot
    XMM1 XMM2 XMM3 XMM4
    8 GB XMP 8 GB
    16 GB XMP 16 GB
    64 GB XMP 32 GB 32 GB
    16 GB XMP 8 GB 8 GB
    32 GB XMP 16 GB 16 GB
    64 GB XMP 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB

Next steps

  1. Remove the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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