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DIMMs
The memory board contains sixteen DIMM sockets arranged in four banks (see Figure
The first bank of DIMMs should be installed in sockets P02, P03, P04 and P05 (see Figure
The following provides procedures for configuring the memory in your system.
!WARNING
If the system was running, any processor and heat sink installed is hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn while configuring memory, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described here.
A
C
B
P17
P15
P13
P11
P09
P07
P05
P03
Bank
D
C
B
A
P16
P14
P12
P10
P08
P06
P04
P02
Figure 4-7. Inserting Memory DIMMs
Installing DIMMs
When properly installed, the DIMM module is oriented at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the memory board.
1.Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier.
2.Remove the metal panel supporting the memory board. The support panel is secured to the chassis by two black fasteners. Release each fastener by slowly pulling it towards you (listen for two clicks). Grasp the left side of the support panel and swing it away from the chassis to remove it. Set the support panel aside for later installation.