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Table 10. RDIMM population rule for dual-channel symmetric mode (continued)
DIMM DIMM
connector 1 connector 2
Populated Populated
Populated Populated
The following illustration shows the location of the DIMM connectors on the system
board.
Attention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
the server is powered on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the
power on.
To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 26.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables, if necessary.
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 28).
4. Remove the DIMM air baffle.
5. Locate the DIMM connectors on the system board. Determine the connectors
into which you will install the DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the sequence shown
in the following table.
Table 11. DIMM installation sequence
Number of DIMMs
First pair of DIMMs
Second pair of DIMMs
Third pair of DIMMs
DIMM DIMM
connector 3 connector 4
Empty Populated
Populated Populated
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
DIMM 5
DIMM 6
Installation sequence (connectors)
1, 4
2, 5
3, 6
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
DIMM DIMM
connector 5 connector 6
Populated Empty
Populated Populated
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