Dimm Installation Sequence; Replacing A Memory Module - IBM System x3550 M5 Type 5463 Installation And Service Manual

DIMM installation sequence

Depending on the server model, the server may come with a minimum of one 2
GB or 4 GB DIMM installed in slot 1. When you install additional DIMMs, install
them in the order shown in the following table to optimize system performance.
In general, all three channels on the memory interface for each microprocessor can
be populated in any order and have no matching requirements.

Replacing a memory module

Use this information to replace a memory module.
About this task
To install a memory module, complete the following steps:
Procedure
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IBM System x3550 M5 Type 5463: Installation and Service Guide
Table 25. Normal mode DIMM installation sequence
Number of installed
microprocessors
One microprocessor
installed
Two microprocessors
installed
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
"Installation guidelines" on page 122.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables, if necessary.
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 126).
4. Remove the air baffle (see "Removing the air baffle" on page 129).
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
metal surface on the outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
6. Carefully open the retaining clips on each end of the DIMM connector
DIMM connector population sequence
1, 4, 9, 12, 2, 5, 8, 11, 3, 6, 7, 10
1, 13, 4, 16, 9, 21, 12, 24, 2, 14, 5, 17, 8, 20, 11, 23, 3, 15, 6, 18,
7, 19, 10, 22