Alienware Aurora R11 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 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. 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 DDR4	8 GB
   16 GB DDR4	8 GB	8 GB
   32 GB DDR4	16 GB	16 GB
   64 GB DDR4	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 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