Populating Dimm Sockets - HP Pro 2000 - Microtower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Populating DIMM Sockets

There are four DIMM sockets on the system board, with two sockets per channel.
Populate the DIMM sockets in the following order: DIMM1 then DIMM2
Figure 6-4
Table 6-1
Item
1
2
NOTE: A DIMM must occupy the DIMM1 socket.
The system will automatically operate in single channel mode, dual channel mode, or flex mode,
depending on how the DIMMs are installed.
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The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM sockets are populated in one
channel only.
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The system will operate in a higher-performing dual channel mode if the total memory capacity
of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B.
The technology and device width can vary between the channels. For example, if Channel A is
populated with two 1-GB DIMMs and Channel B is populated with one 2-GB DIMM, the system
will operate in dual channel mode.
30 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
DIMM Socket Locations
DIMM Socket Locations
Description
DIMM1 socket, Channel A
(populate first)
DIMM2 socket, Channel A
Socket Color Insertion Order
White
White
1
2