Hardware Upgrades
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Install RIMMs in pairs across both memory channels. Each
RIMM socket populated with a RIMM or CRIMM on Channel A
must be populated with an identical RIMM or CRIMM on
Channel B. Use one of the four configurations listed under
“Configurations for RIMM Installation” in this chapter.
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Do not exceed 32 Direct RDRAM devices on each Direct
Rambus memory channel. A label on the RIMM will indicate the
number and speed of Direct RDRAM devices on the RIMM.
The number of Direct RDRAM devices on a RIMM cannot be
changed.
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Use 800-MHz RIMMs (or future speeds) only. Your system will
not boot if slower speed RIMMS (i.e. 600 or 712-MHz) are
installed.
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Do not mix RIMMs with different memory speeds. Performance
will reflect the slowest speed RIMM.
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Use only RIMMs that have been tested and approved by
Compaq. Not all RIMMs meet the Compaq standard for quality
and reliability.
CAUTION: The previous guidelines must be followed when installing
RIMMs, or your workstation will not function.
CAUTION: When handling a memory module, do not touch any of the
contacts. Doing so can damage the module.
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