Server Board Installation and Upgrades
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Removing DIMMs
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server’s cover.
5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket.
6. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package.
7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets.
8. Replace the server’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Installing and Removing an AGP Card
CAUTION
When installing any AGP card in the server board, ensure that
it is fully
seated in the AGP connector before you power on the system. If the card is
not fully seated in the AGP connector, an electrical short may result across
the AGP slot pins. Depending on the over-current protection of the power
supply, certain board components and/or traces may be damaged.
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NOTE
The AGP connector is keyed for 1.5 V AGP cards only. Do not attempt to
install a legacy 3.3 V AGP card. The AGP connector is not mechanically
compatible with legacy 3.3 V AGP cards.
The AGP connector supports 1.5 V 8X, 4X, and 2X AGP cards. The server board has an integrated
AGP card retention mechanism (RM).
