Memory Patrol Configuration
The memory engine corrects correctable errors upon detection. If these errors are not
corrected promptly, uncorrectable errors may occur.
6.2.3.6 DIMM Installation Rules
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General DIMM Installation Rules
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CPU sockets connected to the installed DIMMs cannot be empty.
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Do not mix LRDIMMs and RDIMMs in the same compute node.
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lists the DIMM installation sequence.
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When installing DIMMs in a memory channel, install DIMMs of more ranks and
then DIMMs of fewer ranks (starting from the slot farthest from the CPU in the
channel). For example, install quad-rank DIMMs, then dual-rank DIMMs, and then
sing-rank DIMMs.
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DIMM Installation Rules for Specific Modes
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Installation Rules for the Memory Sparing Mode
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Follow the general DIMM installation rules.
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The spare configuration of each channel must be valid.
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Different channels can have different spare configurations.
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Each channel with DIMMs installed must have a spare rank.
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Installation Rules for the Memory Mirroring Mode
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Follow the general DIMM installation rules.
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Install DIMMs in either channels 1 and 2, or channels 3 and 4. The installed
DIMMs must be of the same size and organization.
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For a multi-CPU configuration, each CPU must have a valid memory
mirroring configuration.
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Installation Rules for the Memory Patrol Mode
See the general DIMM installation rules.
6.2.3.7 DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Step 1
Power off the G560. For details, see
3.1 Powering Off the Compute Node
Step 2
Remove the G560. For details, see
Step 3
Place the G560 on the ESD floor.
Step 4
Remove the cover. For details, see
Step 5
Take a spare DIMM out of its ESD bag.
Step 6
Open the two fixing clips of the DIMM slot. See (1) in
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