SuperWorkstation
5-6 Installing Memory Modules
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage.
Installing & Removing DIMMs
Press down the release tabs
1.Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with P1 DIMM1A. For best perfor- mance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank.See the DIMM Installation Chart on the following page.
2.Press down the release tabs on the ends of a memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incorrectly.
3.Using both thumbs, gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.
4.Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod- ules from the serverboard.
Insert & press a DIMM into the slot
Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs to gently push the release tabs near both ends of the module. This should release it from the slot.
Notch
Release Tab
Notch
Front View
Note: Notch should align |
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with the receptive key |
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point on the slot. | Release Tab |
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Top View of DDR3 Slot
