SUPER MICRO Computer C7Z87-OCE Installing DDR3 Memory, Dimm Installation, Removing Memory Modules

Chapter 2: Installation

2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory

Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory mod- ules.

CAUTION

Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM

modules to prevent any possible damage.

DIMM Installation

1.	Insert the desired number of DIMMs
	into the memory slots, starting with
	P1-DIMMA2 (see the next page for
	the location). For the system to work
	properly, please use the memory
	modules of the same type and speed
	in the same motherboard.
2.	Push the release tabs outwards on
	both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock
	it.
3.	Align the key of the DIMM mod-
	ule with the receptive point on the
	memory slot.
4.	Align the notches on both ends of

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PCH SLOT1	CPU SLOT2	PCH SLOT3	CPU SLOT4	PCH SLOT5
PCI-E	PCI-E	PCI-E	PCI-E	PCI-E
2.0	3.0	2.0	3.0	2.0
X1 (INX4	X4 (IN X16)	X1 (INX4	X8 (IN X16)	X1 (INX4)

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	UNB NON-ECC DDR3 DIMM REQUIRED
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	the module against the receptive
	points on the ends of the slot.
5.	Use two thumbs together to press
	the notches on both ends of the
	module straight down into the slot
	until the module snaps into place.
6.	Press the release tabs to the lock
	positions to secure the DIMM module
	into the slot.

Notches

Release Tabs

Press both notches straight down into the memory slot.

Removing Memory Modules

Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard.

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