IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915, Installation And User Manual

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Installing a DIMM
To install a DIMM, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 40.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cord and
all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 28).
3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 54).
PCI riser-card
assembly 2
PCI riser-card
assembly 1
Air baffle
4. If PCI riser-card assembly 1 contains one or more adapters, remove riser-card
assembly 1 (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 55).
5. Remove the DIMM air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 57).
Attention: To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM
connectors, open and close the clips gently.
6. Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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