System Memory - Dell PowerEdge R910 Information Update

System Memory

Follow the procedure given below for installing and removing the memory
modules if your system has a memory riser as shown in Figure 2.
Installing Memory Modules
WARNING:
system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool
before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid
touching the components on the memory module.
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" in the Hardware Owner's
Manual.
3 Remove the memory risers. See "Removing a Memory Riser" in the
Hardware Owner's Manual.
4 Press the two release tabs until the memory module cover is unlatched and
lift it in the direction of the arrow. See Figure 2.
5 Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown
in Figure 3-9 in the Hardware Owner's Manual.
6 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the
memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE:
install the memory module in the socket in only one way.
7 Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory
module into the socket.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on
the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets
that have memory modules installed.
The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the
The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to
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