Removing A Memory Module; Installing A Memory Module; Supported Dimm Configurations - HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Removing a memory module

1. Disconnect power from the system (see
CAUTION:
power off the workstation and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. If you do not unplug
the power cord before installing memory, the modules might be damaged and the system will not
recognize the memory changes.
2. Remove the side access panel (see
3. Remove the memory fan and system fan.
4. On the memory module to be removed, push gently outward to unlock the locking levers on the
module socket (1), as shown in the following figure.
Figure 4-28
5. Lift the DIMM straight up out of the socket (2) and store it in an antistatic bag.

Installing a memory module

This section describes how to install a memory module.

Supported DIMM configurations

The HP xw6600 Workstation supports the following memory module configurations:
● HP certified DDR2-667, Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD), 72-bit ECC
●
Eight DIMM slots
● 32 GB maximum configuration with 4-GB DIMMs
●
Configurable for Single Channel (one DIMM), Dual Channel (two DIMMs), or Quad Channel (four
to eight DIMMs)
●
No support for mirroring
●
No spare DIMM support
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To ensure that memory modules are not damaged during removal or installation,
Unlocking and removing a memory module
Predisassembly procedures on page
Side access panel on page
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