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Installing Memory Modules
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
Installing & Removing DIMMs
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory
slots, starting with P1 DIMM1A. For best perfor-
mance, please use the memory modules of the same
type and speed in the same bank.See the DIMM
Installation Chart on the following page.
2. Press down the release tabs on the ends of a
memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into
its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom
of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module
incorrectly.
3. Using both thumbs, gently press down on the DIMM
module until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for
all modules.
4. Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod-
ules from the serverboard.
To Install: Insert module
vertically and press
down until it snaps into
place. Pay attention to
the alignment notch at
the bottom.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs to
gently push the release
tabs near both ends of
the module. This should
release it from the slot.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
CAUTION
modules to prevent any possible damage.
Figure 5-3. DIMM Installation
Notch
Release Tab
Top View of DDR3 Slot
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Press down the release tabs
Insert & press a DIMM into
the slot
Front View
Note: Notch should align
with the receptive key
point on the slot.
Release Tab
Notch
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