SUPER MICRO Computer H8DMT user manual Installing Memory, Side and Top Views of DDR Installation

Chapter 2: Installation

WARNING: Exercise extreme caution when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage.

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Installing Memory

1.Insert each memory module vertically into its slot, paying attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the module incorrectly (see Figure 2-6).

Figure 2-6. Side and Top Views of DDR Installation

To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. The release tabs should close – if they do not you should close them yourself. Pay attention to the bottom notch.

Notch

Release

Tab

Note: Notch should align with its receptive point on the slot

Notch

Release

Tab

To Remove: Use your thumbs to gently push each release tab outward to free the DIMM from the slot.

Note the notch in the slot and on the bottom of the DIMM. These prevent the DIMM from being installed incorrectly.

2.Install to slots CPU1/DIMM1B and CPU1/DIMM1A first, then to CPU1/DIMM2B and CPU1/DIMM2A, etc. Always install in pairs and in the numerical order of the DIMM slots. See "Support" information below.

3.Gently press down on the memory module until it snaps into place.

4.With two CPUs installed, repeat step 2 to populate the CPU2 DIMM slots.

NOTE: For the latest memory information on the H8DMT serverboard, please visit the http://www.supermicro.com web site.

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