Dimm Population Scenarios - Oracle X5-2L Service Manual

DIMM and Processor Physical Layout
FIGURE 26
In single-processor systems, the DIMM sockets associated with processor 1 (P1) are
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nonfunctional and should not be populated with DIMMs.
Related Information
"DIMM Population Scenarios" on page 103
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"DIMM Population Rules" on page 104
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"Populating DIMMs for Optimal System Performance" on page 104
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"DIMM Operating Speeds" on page 108
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"DIMM Rank Classification Labels" on page 108
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"Inconsistencies Between DIMM Fault Indicators and the BIOS Isolation of Faulty
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DIMMs" on page 108

DIMM Population Scenarios

There are two scenarios in which you are required to populate DIMMs:
A DIMM fails and needs to be replaced.
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In this scenario, you can use the Fault Remind button to determine the failed DIMM, then
remove the failed DIMM and replace it. To ensure that system performance is maintained,
you must replace the failed DIMM with a DIMM of the same size (in gigabytes) and type
Servicing the DIMMs (CRU)
Servicing CRUs That Require Server Power-Off 103