Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-5 Installing Memory
Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage.
Installing Memory Modules
1.Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM 1A. For best memory performance, please install memory modules of the same type and same speed on the memory slots as indicated on the tables below.
2.Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to avoid installing incorrectly (see Figure
3.Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.
Figure 5-3. Installing DIMM into Slot
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay
Notch | Notch |
attention to the align- ment notch at the bottom.
To Remove: Use your thumbs to gen- tly push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This
Release Tab
Front View
Note: Notch should align with the receptive key point on the slot.
should release it from the slot.
Top View of DDR3 Slot
Note: 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 32 GB size memory modules are supported. It is highly recommended that you remove the power cord from the system before installing or changing memory modules. Please refer to our web site for memory that has been tested on the