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The following illustration shows how to install DIMMs on the system board.
Before you begin, read the documentation that comes with your option.
Complete the following steps to install a DIMM:
1. Review the information in "Safety" beginning on page v and "Installation
2. Shut down the operating system, turn off the blade server, and remove the
3. Carefully lay the blade server on a flat, non-conductive surface.
4. Open the blade server cover. See "Opening the blade server cover" on page 17
5. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM option to any
7. To install the DIMMs, repeat the following steps for each DIMM that you install:
8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
Installing an additional microprocessor
Your blade server comes with one or two microprocessors installed on the system
board. Your blade server supports two microprocessors. With two microprocessors,
your blade server can operate as a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) server. With
SMP, certain operating systems and application programs can distribute the
guidelines" on page 15.
blade server from the BladeCenter unit. See "Removing the blade server from
the BladeCenter unit" on page 16 for instructions.
for instructions.
into which you will install the DIMMs. (See note 3 on page 20.)
unpainted metal surface on the BladeCenter chassis or any unpainted surface
on any other grounded rack component. Then, remove the DIMM from the
package.
a. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector on
the system board.
Attention:
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, handle the clips gently.
b. Insert the DIMM by pressing the DIMM along the guides into the connector.
Be sure that the retaining clips snap into the closed positions.
Important: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the
DIMM has not been properly installed. In this case, open the retaining clips
and remove the DIMM; then, reinsert the DIMM.
"Completing the installation" on page 31.
DIMM socket 1 (J1)
DIMM socket 2 (J5)
DIMM socket 3 (J2)
DIMM socket 4 (J6)
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