Installing A Dimm - HP ProLiant DL385p User Manual

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Do not mix LRDIMMs or RDIMMs.
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When two processors are installed, install the DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order balanced
between the two processors: P1-A, P2-A, P1-B, P2-B, P1-C, P2-C, and so on.
For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool
on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator).
Advanced ECC population guidelines
For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
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DIMMs may be installed individually.
Online spare population
For online spare memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
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Each channel must have a valid online spare configuration.
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Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration.
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Each populated channel must have a spare rank:
A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration.
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LRDIMMs are treated as dual-rank DIMMs.
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Installing a DIMM

The server supports up to 24 DIMMs. To install a DIMM:
Power down the server (on page 23).
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Remove all power:
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Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
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Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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Extend the server from the rack (on page 23).
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Remove the access panel (on page 25).
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Remove the air baffle (on page 34).
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Open the DIMM slot latches.
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