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Chapter 2: Hardware information
The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation.
To ensure optimum
thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan.
To install the optional FB-DIMM fan:
1. Locate the three FB-DIMM fan
holes on the motherboard.
2.4.6
Installing the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan
2. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base. You can do this by firmly
gripping the top cover by the clamps to release the hooks, then pull up the
top cover carefully until it separates from the fan base.
Top
cover
hook
Top cover
clamp
Fan
base
Do not remove the fan from the
fan base.
3. Position the fan base over the
DIMMs, and insert the fan base
legs into the FB-DIMM holes until
the legs are securely in place.
• For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots.
• For 2U or above models, we suggest you to install MemCool FB-DIMM fan
for better cooling effect and system performance.
