Dual Inline Memory Modules (Dimms) - Compaq 5500R - ProLiant - 256 MB RAM Maintenance And Service Manual

Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs)

Compaq ProLiant 5500 and 5500R Servers have a maximum of four memory banks on the
memory expansion board. Each bank has four sockets.
CAUTION: Use only Compaq DIMMs. DIMMs from other sources may adversely affect data
integrity. Power-On Self-Test (POST) will warn of non-supported DIMMs.
To remove a DIMM:
1. Perform the preparation procedures. See "Preparation Procedures" earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the side access panel. See "Side Access Panel" earlier in this chapter.
3. Remove the memory board and place it on a nonconductive work surface.
See "Memory Board" earlier in this chapter.
4. Pull the levers out at each end of the DIMM .
5. Pull the DIMM from the socket .
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Figure 2-28. Removing a DIMM
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace a DIMM. Align the key slot on the bottom edge of each
DIMM with the tab in the socket before seating the DIMM in the socket.
For use with Pentium II and Pentium III Xeon processor-based servers only
Removal and Replacement Procedures 2-35
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