Noob Problems Installing Ram

1) Do you have the correct type of ram? The notches on different types are keyed so that you can't use the wrong type. To verify that the ram is suitable, go to the ram vendor's web site, and access their configurator. Enter your motherboard, and you will get a list of compatible part numbers. Check that your ram is on the list.
2) Check that the notch on the stick lines up with the ridge in the ram slot. Face the ram the other way if one way does not work.
3) Push down on each of the two little levers at the end of the slot. Place the ram in squarely, and push down evenly on both ends of the stick at the same time. If done correctly, the little levers should swing up and lock the stick in place.

1. Yes DDR2-800 on my P5Nd
2.Yep
3.That's where things don't work for me. Left/Bottom locks fine, Right/Top doesn't want to go in far enough to lock

Does this link work? http://support.asus.com/download/D [...] uage=en-us

I'll give it another shot

Also make sure it is oriented the right way. The notch on the memory and the RAM must match up.

You may want to mount the ram and the cooler while the motherboard is outside of the case.

Some flexing is to be expected. But if you need to push it so hard it hurts your thumbs then there's something wrong.

I just tried again. The bottom clip closed while the top will not. This is frustrating.