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a.
Make sure that both retaining clips on the DIMM connector into which you are installing the
DIMM, are in the open position.
b.
Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the DIMM connector on the system
board.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, handle the
clips gently.
c.
Press the DIMM into the DIMM connector. The retaining clips will lock the DIMM into the
connector.
d.
Make sure that the small tabs on the retaining clips are in the notches on the DIMM. If there is a
gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM has not been correctly installed.
Press the DIMM firmly into the connector, and then press the retaining clips toward the DIMM
until the tabs are fully seated. When the DIMM is correctly installed, the retaining clips are
parallel to the sides of the DIMM.
Removing a DIMM - BladeCenter HX5
Use this information to remove a dual inline memory module (DIMM) from the blade server.
The following illustration shows how to remove a DIMM from the blade server.
To remove a DIMM, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
Before you begin, read "Safety" on page iii and "Installation guidelines" on page 23.
Step 2.
Locate the DIMM connectors (see "Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5" on page 20).
Determine which DIMM you want to remove from the blade server.
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, handle the
clips gently.
Step 3.
Make sure that both retaining clips on DIMM connector into which you will be removing the DIMM
are in the open position.
Step 4.
Using your fingers, pull the DIMM out of the connector.
Installing a hypervisor key
Use these instructions to install a hypervisor key in the blade server.
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Installing optional devices
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