Gateway 9715 To replace a memory board or add memory while the system is on:, Hot removal and insertion of memory boards

Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 65.

Memory

Hot removal and insertion of memory boards

To replace a memory board or add memory while the system is on:

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2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 66, but do not turn off the server.

3 Press the power button on the memory board you intend to replace. The orange Hot Plug Attention LED begins to flash.

4 When the orange Hot Plug Attention LED turns off, make sure the Power LED for the memory board is also off.

Do not attempt to remove the memory board while the Hot Plug

Caution Attention LED is on or flashing. If the Hot Plug Attention LED does not turn off, your configuration may not support hot-plug memory board replacement. For instructions on cold replacement of memory boards, see “Cold removal and installation of memory boards” on page 89.

5 Press the latch on the memory board handle and lift the handle to unlock the memory board.

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