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2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Install a memory module
Follow instructions in this section to install a memory module.
About this task
Attention:
• Read
"Installation Guidelines" on page 55
work safely.
• Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. Refer to the standard
guidelines at
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page
– Always wear an electrostatic-discharge strap when removing or installing memory modules.
Electrostatic-discharge gloves can also be used.
– Never hold two or more memory modules together so that they do not touch each other. Do not stack
memory modules directly on top of each other during storage.
– Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside
of the memory module connector housing.
– Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module.
– Do not use any metal tools (such as jigs or clamps) to handle the memory modules, because the rigid
metals may damage the memory modules.
– Do not insert memory modules while holding packages or passive components, which can cause
package cracks or detachment of passive components by the high insertion force.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a
component.
• Go to
https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com/products/servers/thinksystem/sr650v3/7d75/downloads/driver-
to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.
list/
• Go to
"Update the firmware" on page 445
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
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Procedure
Step 1.
Make preparation for the task.
a.
Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external
cables. See
b.
If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the
top cover, or remove the server from the rack. See
c.
Remove the top cover. See
d.
If your server comes with an air baffle or a middle cage, remove it. See
on page 85
e.
Locate the required memory module slot on the system board assembly. Ensure that you
observe the installation rules and sequence in
page
59.
ThinkSystem SR650 V3 User Guide
138
and
"Safety inspection checklist" on page 56
for more information on firmware updating tools.
.
"Power off the server" on page
"Remove the top cover" on page
or
"Remove the middle drive cage and drive backplanes" on page
58:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
73.
"Remove the server from rack" on page
266.
"Memory module installation rules and order" on
to ensure that you
73.
"Remove the air baffle"
144.
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