1. Installing Internal Optional Devices
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Chapter 2 Preparations
1.13
DIMM
Install a DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) to a DIMM socket on the motherboard in the server. The
motherboard provides 24 sokets to install DIMMs.
Important
•
You must avoid static electricity to work with the procedure below. For
details, refer to
Chapter 2 (1.2 Anti-static Measures)
.
•
Use only the specified DIMMs. Installing a DIMM from a third party may
damage not only the DIMM but the motherboard. You will be charged to
repair failures or damages caused by the use of such products even within
the warranty period.
Tips
Up to 768 GB (32 GB x 24) can be installed in 2-CPU configuration. Up to 384 GB
(32 GB x 12) can be installed in 1-CPU configuration. No DIMM is factory installed
in standard configuration.
1.13.1
Maximum supported memory size
The maximum available memory size on the server depends on the architecture and OS specs.
List of maximum memory sizes
OS
The maximum memory
size supported on each
OS
The maximum memory size supported
on the server
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard
Windows Server 2008 Standard x86 Edition
4 GB
4 GB (If using HW-DEP feature)
* Default factory settings
About 3 GB (If not using HW-DEP feature)
Note: If you are not using the HW-DEP
feature, set
Execute Disable Bit (XD
Bit)
to Disable in the BIOS settings.
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition
Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
32 GB
32 GB
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x86 Edition
64 GB
64GB
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition 1 TB
768GB
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise x64 Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
2 TB
RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (x86)
16 GB
16 GB
RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 Server (EM64T)
256 GB
256 GB
