Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo ThinkStation P310 User Manual

Installing or replacing a memory module

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page v.
Your computer has four memory slots for installing or replacing DDR4 UDIMMs that provide up to a
maximum of 64 GB system memory.
When installing or replacing a memory module, use 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB DDR4 UDIMMs in any combination
up to a maximum of 64 GB. Do not mix any combination of ECC UDIMMs and non-ECC UDIMMs into the
same computer.
Always install the memory modules in the following order as shown, the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 indicate the
installation sequence:
Figure 13. Memory module installation order
To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 54.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the memory slots. See "Parts on the system board" on page 6.
5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer
model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory
slots. See "Installing or replacing a PCI card" on page 58.
6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following:
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