5 Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the safety information in 'Server
Position' at the beginning of this manual.
Tools and Supplies Needed
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Phillips (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and # bit)
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Needle-nosed pliers
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Anti-static wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Installing and Removing Memory
The DIMMs are labelled as DIMM_A1 to DIMM_F on the board.
Begin populating your memory with DIMM_A1. First add memory in the first socket of each of the
following memory channels before installing the DIMMs in the second socket of a channel. In systems
with two processors, distribute the memory evenly over both processors. Please refer to Chapter 4
for more detailed information on the system memory.
Installing DIMMs
To install DIMMs, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
. Disconnect the AC power cord(s) from the server.
4. Remove the chassis cover.
5. Remove the memory and processor air duct.
6. Locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure on page 9).
7. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open
position.
8. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package.
9. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM
with the key in the socket.
10. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
11. When the DIMM is inserted, carefully push straight down on the top edge of the DIMM until
the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.
1. Reinstall the memory and processor air duct.
1. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect the AC power cord(s).
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