Installing Dimm - NEC Express 5800 User Manual

8-18 System Upgrade

Installing DIMM

Follow the procedure below to install the DIMM. Make sure to power off the server before starting
installation except when replacing DIMM.
1.
Shutdown OS.
The system turns off automatically.
2.
Disconnect power cord from outlet.
3.
Remove the CPU module.
4.
Check to be sure in which socket you are mounting the DIMM.
5.
Remove the connector cover from the socket.
A DIMM connector cover is installed to the open
socket. When the levers on both ends of the
connector are opened, the DIMM connector cover is
unlocked and you can remove the cover.
IMPORTANT:
connector cover.
6.
Insert a DIMM into the DIMM socket straight.
TIPS:
Pay attention to the orientation of the DIMM.
The terminal of the DIMM has a cutout to prevent
misinsertion.
After the DIMM is completely inserted into the
socket, the levers are automatically closed.
7.
Mount the CPU module.
8.
Connect the power cords.
9.
Press POWER switch to power on the module.
10.
Verify that POST displays no error messages.
If POST displays an error message, take a note on the massage and see the POST error
messages listed in Chapter 7.
11.
After starting the OS, set the paging file size to at least the recommended value (1.5 times
the installed memory size).
Carefully keep the removed DIMM