2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

Before accessing the DIMM sockets, you have to remove the FB-DIMM fan kit. Refer to section "2.10 Removable components" for instructions.

To install a DIMM:

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1.

Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing

 

the retaining clips outward.

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2.

Align a DIMM on the socket

 

 

 

such that the notch on the

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DIMM matches the break on the

 

 

 

 

 

socket.

 

 

3.

Firmly insert the DIMM into the

 

 

 

socket until the retaining clips

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snap back in place and the DIMM

 

 

FB-DIMM notch

is properly seated.

•A FB-DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The sockets do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/ DDR2 DIMMs to the FB-DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

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To remove a DIMM:

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1.Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly

 

with your fingers when

 

pressing the retaining

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clips. The DIMM might get

damaged when it flips out

 

with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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