DRAM DIMMs installation order
This section contains information of how to install DRAM DIMMs properly.
Independent memory mode installation order
In independent memory mode, memory channels can be populated with DIMMs in any order and you can
populate all channels for the processor in any order with no matching requirements. Independent memory
mode provides the highest level of memory performance, but lacks failover protection.
Independent Mode
Independent mode provides high performance memory capability. You can populate all channels with no
matching requirements.
Independent memory mode guidelines:
• Individual memory channels can run at different DIMM timings, but all channels must run at the same
interface frequency.
• Populate memory channel 0 first.
Table 14. Memory population in independent mode
Number of Memory Modules
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2
4*
*DIMM configurations that support Software Guard Extensions (SGX), see
Extensions (SGX)" on page 367
Power on and power off the server
Follow the instructions in this section to power on and power off the server.
Power on the server
After the server performs a short self-test (power status LED flashes quickly) when connected to input power,
it enters a standby state (power status LED flashes once per second).
Power button location and power LED are specified in:
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Chapter 2 "Server components" on page 19
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"Troubleshooting by system LEDs" on page 373
The server can be turned on (power LED on) in any of the following ways:
• You can press the power button.
• The server can restart automatically after a power interruption.
• The server can respond to remote power-on requests sent to the Lenovo XClarity Controller.
For information about powering off the server, see
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to enable this feature.
"Power off the server" on page
Memory Module Slot Number
2
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"Enable Software Guard
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