IBM QS22 - BladeCenter - 0793 Service Manual page 58

To change the system memory configuration, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. If applicable, shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and
3. Open the blade server cover. See "Opening and removing the blade server
4. Remove the front bezel assembly. See "Removing the blade-server front bezel
5. Locate the DIMM slots in which you want to insert the system memory modules.
6. Remove any modules that are to be replaced or that have become redundant.
7. Insert the new DIMMs.
Figure 15. DIMM retaining clips
Note: Unused system memory slots do not require DIMM fillers.
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Finishing the installation" on page 50.
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BladeCenter QS22 Type 0793: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Table 2. Supported DIMM configurations (continued)
IBM PowerXCell 8i-0
Channel 0 Channel 1
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3
4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
on page 29.
remove the blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade
server from the BladeCenter unit" on page 30.
cover" on page 31.
assembly" on page 33 for details.
See Table 2 on page 39 and Figure 14 on page 39 for guidance.
a. Open the retaining clips on either end of the DIMM slot. This lifts the DIMM
and disengages it from the slot.
b. Pull the DIMM out of the slot.
a. Ensure that the retaining clips at both ends of the DIMM slot are in the open
position.
b. Place the DIMM in the slot, contact side down. Check the orientation of the
module. The locating pin in the slot must match the corresponding cut-out
on the module.
c. Carefully press the module into place until the retaining clips snap into
position. Make sure that the clips are locked properly.
IBM PowerXCell 8i-1
Channel 0
Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6
4 GB 2 GB 2 GB
4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Channel 1
Slot 7 Slot 8
2 GB 2 GB
4 GB 4 GB