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The following illustration shows how to install DIMMs on the system board.
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when the server is powered on might cause the server to stop, which might result in the loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an
To install a DIMM, do the following:
1.Read the safety information that begins on page 5.
2.Turn off the server and peripheral devices; then, disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3.Remove the
4.Remove the
5.Pull up the
6.Remove the air baffle from the server (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 169 for more information).
7.Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Attention: To avoid breaking the DIMM retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and close the clips gently.
8.Touch the
9.Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
Chapter 7. Installing optional devices and replacing customer replaceable units 215