IBM xSeries 200VL, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing options
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Note: Before you install a hard disk drive, ensure that the drive cage locks
into place over the drive cage retention tab by pressing on the side of
the drive cage.
5. Touch the static-protective package containing the drive to any unpainted metal
surface on the server; then, remove the drive from the package and place it on a
static-protective surface.
6. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that
comes with the drive.
7. Attach the blue plastic guide rails to the sides of the drive using the screws and
guide rails provided in the drive cage.
8. Slide the drive into the drive cage until the plastic tabs on the guide rails lock into
place in the drive cage.
9. Lift the drive cage up and press in on the drive cage release tab; then, rotate the
drive cage back into the server.
Note: Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the drive cage.
10. Connect the power and signal cables to the rear of each drive.
Note: Make sure to route the signal cable so that it does not block the air flow to
the rear of the drives or over the microprocessor.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.
12. Replace the support-bracket assembly and reconnect the fan cable to the
connector (SYSFA3) on the system board. See “Removing the support-bracket
assembly” on page 10 for details. See “System board internal cable connectors”
on page 5 for the location of the fan cable connector.
13. Reinstall the side cover. See “Installing the cover” on page 22 for details.
14. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the peripheral
devices and the server.
Installing memory modules
Your server comes with a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) installed on the system
board in DIMM connector 1.
Memory considerations:
• When installing additional memory modules, install the second memory module in
DIMM connector 2, and the third in DIMM connector 3. (See the illustration in this
section for memory connector locations.)
• Your server supports 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB DIMMs. Your server
supports a minimum of 128 MB and a maximum of 1.5 GB of system memory.
See the ServerProven list at http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat for a list of memory
modules for use with your server.
• Installing or removing DIMMs changes the configuration information in the server.
Therefore, after installing or removing a DIMM, you must change and save the
new configuration information by using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
When you restart the server, the system displays a message indicating that the
memory configuration has changed. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program
and select Save Settings. See “Configuring your server” on page 27 for more
information
• The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.