Installing And Removing The Memory Modules; Installing & Removing Dimms - Supermicro MBD-X8STI-F User Manual

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Installing and Removing the Memory Modules

Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
Installing & Removing DIMMs
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory
slots, starting with DIMM1A. When populating multiple
DIMM modules within a channel, always start with
memory modules of the same type and same speed
in the same bank.)
2. Press down the release tabs on the ends of a
memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into
its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom
of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module
incorrectly.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps
into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.
4. Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod-
ules from the motherboard.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs
to gently push the
release tabs near both
ends of the module.
This should release it
from the slot.
CAUTION
modules to prevent any possible damage.
Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory
Notch
Release Tab
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into
place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at the bottom.
Note: Notch should align
with the receptive key
point on the slot.
Top View of DDR3 Slot
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Press down the release tabs
Insert & press down a
DIMM module into the slot
Notch
Front View
Release Tab