SUPERSERVER
5-6 Installing Memory
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CAUTION! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
Memory Support
The
The memory scheme is interleaved, so you must populate two slots at a time, beginning with slot 1A and 1B, then slots 2A and 2B, and finally into slots 3A and 3B if six DIMMs are to be installed. See table below.
Installing Memory Modules
1.Insert each memory module vertically, beginning with slots 1A and 1B (see above). Pay attention to the notches along the bottom of the module to pre- vent inserting it incorrectly.
2.Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot (see Figure
3.Repeat to install a total of four or six DIMMs.
Optimized DIMM Configurations
No. of |
| Channel 0 |
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| Channel 1 |
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DIMMs |
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2 | DIMM1A | DIMM1B | ||||
4 | DIMM1A | DIMM2A | DIMM1B | DIMM2B | ||
6 | DIMM1A | DIMM2A | DIMM3A | DIMM1B | DIMM2B | DIMM3B |
Notes: i. DIMM slot# specified = DIMM slot to be populated;
Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation
Notch |
| Notch |
Release | Note: Notch | Release |
Tab | Tab | |
| should align |
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| with its |
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| receptive point |
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| on the slot |
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To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the bottom
notches.
To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot.