Changing DRAM Modules

 

 

 

Important

 

 

 

 

The battery backup module must be disconnected

 

 

 

 

before you add or remove DRAMs to or from the

 

 

 

 

 

PowerEdge controller card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step

 

 

Action

 

1

Bring down the operating system properly. Make sure that cache memory has been flushed.

 

 

You must perform a system reset if operating under DOS. When the computer reboots, the

 

 

PowerEdge controller flushes cache memory.

 

2

Turn the computer power off. Disconnect the power cables from the computer.

 

3

Remove the computer cover.

 

4

Disconnect the battery pack cable from the battery backup module.

 

5

Remove the PowerEdge controller.

 

6

You can now add or remove DRAM modules from the PowerEdge controller. Follow the

 

 

instructions in the PowerEdge RAID Controller User’s Guide.

 

7

Reinstall the PowerEdge controller in the computer. Follow the instructions in the PowerEdge

 

 

RAID Controller User’s Guide.

 

8

Reattach the battery pack cable to the battery backup module

 

9

Replace the computer cover and turn the computer power on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disposing of a Battery Pack

A new battery pack should be installed every 3 to 5 years. The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state, and local regulations prohibit the disposal of NIMH batteries in public landfills. These batteries must be sent to a specific location for proper disposal. You can call the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at 352-376-6693 (FAX: 352-376-6658) for an authorized battery disposal site near you. For a list of battery disposal sites, write to:

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

2293 NW 41st Street

Gainesville FL 32606

Voice: 352-376-6693

FAX: 352-376-6658

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