Hardware Upgrades
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the
workstation or option boards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure
that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded
metal object
Before installing additional RIMMs, read “RIMM Installation
Guidelines” in this chapter.
CRIMMs must be installed in all unpopulated RIMM sockets on
channels being used.
To install a RIMM:
1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the
workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord
from the grounded AC outlet.
2. Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the
Workstation Access Panel” in this chapter.
3. Remove the memory expansion board. See “Removing the
Memory Expansion Board” in this chapter.
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