Advanced ECC population guidelines
For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
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DIMMs may be installed individually.
Online spare population guidelines
For Online Spare memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
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Each channel must have a valid online spare configuration.
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Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration.
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Each populated channel must have a spare rank. A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration.
Population order
For memory configurations with a single processor or multiple processors, DIMMs must be populated
sequentially in alphabetical order (A through H).
After installing the DIMMs, use the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities to
configure supported AMP modes.
Installing a DIMM
Power down the server (on page 18).
1.
Remove all power:
2.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
b.
Place the server on its side.
3.
Remove the access panel (on page 18).
4.
If installed, remove the PCI air baffle (on page 22).
5.
Remove the system air baffle (on page 23).
6.
Open the DIMM slot latches.
7.
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