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6Align the DIMM in the slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place.
Important: Do not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only by the edges.
DRAM DIMM (Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary.)
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7Install the second DIMM of the pair in the corresponding slot in the other bank.
8Close the server and tighten its thumbscrews.
9Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you disconnected.
Installing a PCI-X Card or PCI Card
You can add to the capabilities of your server by installing cards in its expansion slots. The computer has two expansion slots, which accommodate Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended
Be sure to check the documentation for any card to verify that is it compatible with the Xserve G5 system. Some cards may need to be installed in a specific slot in the server.
Chapter 6 Installing or Replacing Server Components