Installing Additional Memory; Introduction; Installation Basics - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII User Manual

5 Installing Additional Memory

Introduction

This chapter includes guidelines and instructions for:
Removing and reinstalling the HP NetServer's 4 GB memory board for a
memory upgrade
Installing 128 MB SDRAM DIMMs in the specified interleave
configuration on the 4 GB memory board
Removing 128 MB SDRAM DIMMs and downsizing the memory
configuration
For more information on the memory board, refer to the HP NetServer LXr Pro8
4 GB Memory Board Installation Guide.

Installation Basics

The HP NetServer LXr Pro8 accepts up to two memory boards. Each board has
32 DIMM sockets and accepts only 128 MB SDRAM DIMMS, for a maximum
capacity of 4096 MB per board. The minimum memory configuration is one
memory board with two 128 MB SDRAM DIMMs.
Use only 100 MHz HP 128 MB SDRAM DIMMs listed on the Product Reference
Label, which is located on the top of the HP NetServer chassis.
CAUTION
The information in this section is important background
information for the installation of 128 MB SDRAM DIMMs
in the 4 GB memory board. You should not begin the actual
installation process now. Refer to the Installation Procedure
section when you are ready to begin installation.
Please note the following installation guidelines before adding memory:
The minimum memory configuration is one memory board with two 128
MB SDRAM DIMMs.
The memory board DIMM slots are numbered from M0 to M31 as shown
in Figure 5-1.
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