Installing Memory Dimms - IBM eServer pSeries 610 6C1 Installation Manual

Installing Memory DIMMs

1. If you have not already done so, shut down the system as described in "Stopping
the System Unit" on page 34.
2. If you have not already done so, unplug the system unit power cables from the
electrical outlets.
3. If your server is a Model 6C1 (rack mount), place the server in the service position
as described in "Placing the Model 6C1 in the Service Position" on page 35.
4. If you have not already done so, remove the service access cover as described in
"Removing the Service Access Covers" on page 37.
5. If you have not already done so, remove the processor and memory card cover as
described in "Removing and Replacing Processor and Memory Card Cover" on
page 41.
6. If you have not already done so, remove the memory card as described in
"Removing a Memory Card" on page 48.
7. With one hand, touch any metal surface of the chassis to minimize static electrical
charges, and then pick up the memory DIMM.
8. Locate the memory DIMM connector on the memory card.
Slot J15
Slot J13
Slot J11
Slot J9
Slot J7
Slot J5
Slot J3
Slot J1
Note: Memory DIMMs must be installed in pairs and in the correct slot
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configuration. (Slots J1 and J2, J3 and J4, J5 and J6, and so on.)
Slot J16
Slot J14
Slot J12
Slot J10
Slot J8
Slot J6
Slot J4
Slot J2