Installing Memory Modules - IBM IntelliStation M Pro User Manual

support bracket. Refer to the illustration below as you work with the drive cage.
10. Replace the support bracket.
11. Replace the side cover, see "Replacing the cover" on page 43 for details.
12. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then turn on the attached

Installing memory modules

Adding memory to your computer is an easy way to make programs run faster.
You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing memory
modules. Your IntelliStation M Pro computer uses industry-standard, RAMBUS
in-line memory modules (RIMMs).
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1. Read the information in "Preinstallation steps (all bays)" on page 37.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Disconnect all external cables
and power cords; then remove the cover (see "Removing the side cover" on
page 30 for details).
3. Remove the support bracket.
4. Access the drive cage.
a. If your computer has hard disk drives preinstalled in the drive cage,
disconnect the power and signal cables from the rear of the drives.
b. Grasp the drive cage and rotate the cage out (middle view above) of the
computer until it locks into place with the drive cage retention tab. The
open ends of the drive slots and installed drives will face you.
Note: Ensure that the drive cage locks into place over the drive cage
retention tab by pressing the drive cage all the way up.
5. Attach the guide rails to the side of the drive using the screws provided. If
you obtained your optional drive from IBM, the guide rails are blue plastic.
6. Slide the drive into the drive cage until the plastic tabs on the drive guide
rails lock into place in the drive cage.
7. Lift the drive cage up, and press in on the drive cage release tab; then rotate
the cage back into the computer (right view above).
Note: Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the drive cage.
8. Connect the power and signal cables to the rear of each drive.
Note: Route the signal cable so that it does not block the air flow to the rear
of the drives or over the microprocessor.
9. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
devices and the computer.