Before You Begin; Adding Memory - Intergraph RAX Systems System Reference Manual

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Before You Begin

WARNING Disconnect the system and peripheral devices from AC power before servicing internal
components! Failure to remove AC power may result in equipment damage or personal
injury.
WARNING Follow all warnings and cautions in the servicing instructions. If you fail to follow
documented procedures, personal injury and damage to equipment can result.
CAUTION Use an antistatic wrist strap for all upgrading procedures to avoid the possibility of
electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION Do not overtighten screws and other fastener s to avoid damaging threads.
CAUTION Follow all warnings and cautions in these upgrade instructions. If you fail to follow
documented, approved procedures, personal injury or damage to equipment can result.
See Chapter 1, "Accessing the Components," for details on opening the system and protecting
against electrostatic discharge. These procedures assume you have removed the cover from
the system. "Right side" and "left side" are as seen from the front of the unit. After upgrading
the system, replace panels as described in Chapter 1, "Accessing the Components."

Adding Memory

You can add system memory to the computer by adding or replacing dual inline memory
modules (DIMMs). The system board features four DIMM sockets, which combined can hold
up to 1 GB of Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM).
CAUTION System memory modules from Intergraph Computer Systems are certified for use with
Intergraph computers at extremes of temperatures and system load to ensure reliable
performance. System memory modules available from other vendors may not function
properly or reliably in your Intergraph computer.
To avoid damaging DIMMs and voiding the warranty, take the following precautions:
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Do not touch the gold-plated finger contacts.
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Do not bend, twist, drop, or otherwise handle DIMMs carelessly.
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Do not expose DIMMs to moisture or extreme temperatures.
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Do not remove DIMMs from the antistatic bag until installation.