Table 18. DIMM installation sequence (normal mode)
Number of DIMMs
Installation sequence (connectors)
Microprocessor 1 installed
A1, C1, B1, D1, A2, C2, B2, D2
Microprocessor 1 and 2 installed
A1, E1, C1, G1, B1, F1, D1, H1, A2, E2, C2, G2, B2,
F2, D2, H2
Table 19. DIMM installation sequence (sparing mode)
Number of DIMMs
Installation sequence (connectors)
Microprocessor 1 installed
A1, A2, C1, C2, B1, B2, D1, D2
Microprocessor 1 and 2 installed
A1, A2, E1, E2, C1, C2, G1, G2, B1, B2, F1, F2, D1,
D2, H1, H2
Table 20. DIMM installation sequence (mirror mode/lockstep mode)
Number of DIMMs
Installation sequence (connectors)
Microprocessor 1 installed
A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, D2
Microprocessor 1 and 2 installed
A1, B1, E1, F1, C1, D1, G1, H1, A2, B2, E2, F2, C2,
D2, G2, H2
Step 4.
Open the retaining clip on each end of the DIMM connector.
Attention:
To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the DIMM connectors, open and
close the clips gently.
DIMM
Retaining
clip
Alignment tab
Alignment
slot
Figure 35. DIMM installation
Step 5.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the
outside of the server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.
Step 6.
Turn the DIMM so that the alignment slot align correctly with the alignment tab.
Step 7.
Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with the slots at the ends of
the DIMM connector.
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