Alienware Aurora R15 Service Manual

Installing the memory modules

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 or metallic contacts on the memory module as electrostatic discharge (ESD) can inflict severe damage on the components. To read more about ESD protection, see ESD protection.

   NOTE:Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer.

   Table 1. Memory configuration matrixThe following table provides the memory configuration matrix.

   Configuration	Slot
   	DIMM1	DIMM2
   8 GB DDR5	8 GB
   16 GB DDR5	8 GB	8 GB
   16 GB DDR5	16 GB
   32 GB DDR5	16 GB	16 GB
   64 GB DDR5	32 GB	32 GB
   16 GB XMP	16 GB
   32 GB XMP	16 GB	16 GB
   64 GB XMP	32 GB	32 GB