Removing A Rimm Or C-Rimm - IBM IntelliStation 6866 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Eight RIMM Memory card configuration
2 RIMMs
4 RIMMs
4 RIMMs*
6 RIMMs
8 RIMMs
Four RIMM Memory card configuration

Removing a RIMM or C-RIMM

Attention: Standby power present, disconnect power cord before servicing computer.
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Note: If PC600 and PC800 RIMMs are used together, all memory will function at
the speed of the slowest RIMM.
Memory placement for 8-RIMM Memory Card
1 2
(1) (1) C-RIMM
C-RIMM RIMM C-RIMM
(1) (1) RIMM
C-RIMM RIMM RIMM
RIMM RIMM RIMM
Note: Memory must be installed in matched pairs.
* Non-optimal performance configuration
(1) These connectors may either be left empty or used to store c-rimms.
Memory placement for 4-RIMM Memory Card
2 RIMMs RIMM
4 RIMMs RIMM
Note: Memory must be installed in matched pairs.
To locate the RIMM connectors, see "System board layout" on page 17 and
"Locating components on the memory card" on page 18.
Press the tab on the front fan and push the adapter guide latch toward the front of
the chassis until it snaps into place.
Pair 4
Pair 2
Pair 3
Pair 1
3 4 5 6
RIMM RIMM C-RIMM
RIMM RIMM C-RIMM
RIMM RIMM RIMM
RIMM RIMM RIMM
RIMM RIMM RIMM
Pair 1
Pair 2
3 4 1 2
RIMM C-RIMM C-RIMM
RIMM RIMM RIMM
7 8
(1) (1)
RIMM C-RIMM
(1) (1)
RIMM C-RIMM
RIMM RIMM