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Installing Memory Modules
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMMs to
Installing & Removing DIMMs
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory
slots, starting with DIMM #A1. For best performance,
please use the memory modules of the same type
and same speed in the same bank. See the DIMM
Installation Chart son the following pages.
2. Press down the release tabs on the ends of a mem-
ory slot. Insert each DIMM vertically into its slot. Pay
attention to the notch along the bottom of the module
to prevent inserting the DIMM incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM until it snaps into
place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.
4. Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM from
the serverboard.
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 re-
lease tabs near both
ends of the module.
This should release
it from the slot.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
CAUTION
prevent any possible damage.
Figure 5-4. DIMM Installation
Notch
Release Tab
Top View of DDR3 Slot
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Press the release tabs
Insert & press a DIMM
into the slot
Front View
Note: Notch should
align with the receptive
key point on the slot.
Notch
Release Tab
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