Installing DIMMs
CAUTION:
You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power
to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is
always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet.
Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the
memory modules or system board.
The memory module sockets have gold-plated metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is
important to use memory modules with gold-plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or
oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object. For more information, refer to
Electrostatic Discharge Information on page 45
.
When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage
the module.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 54
)
2.
Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 55
)
3.
Open both latches of the memory module socket
(1)
, and insert the memory module into the
socket
(2)
.
Figure 6-6
Installing a DIMM
NOTE:
A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with
the tab on the memory socket.
Populate the black DIMM sockets before the white DIMM sockets.
For maximum performance, populate the sockets so that the memory capacity is spread as equally
as possible between Channel A and Channel B. Refer to
Populating DIMM Sockets on page 61
for more information.
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