Hardware Upgrades

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or option boards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object

Before installing additional RIMMs, read “RIMM Installation

Guidelines” in this chapter.

CRIMMs must be installed in all unpopulated RIMM sockets on channels being used.

To install a RIMM:

1.Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet.

2.Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the Workstation Access Panel” in this chapter.

3.Remove the memory expansion board. See “Removing the Memory Expansion Board” in this chapter.

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