Installing Hardware 43
Installing DIMMs
When adding and removing DIMMs, remember that DIMMs must be
installed or removed by banks. Each bank consists of four DIMM sockets.
All DIMMs in the bank must be installed and all must be of the same size
and speed. See Figure 4 on page 23 for the location of the DIMM sockets in
each bank.
1.
Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic
package.
2.
Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the
DIMM align with the keyed socket on the memory module.
3.
Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, then press down
firmly on the DIMM until it seats correctly (see Figure 12).
Figure 12: Installing a DIMM
To Install DIMMs
Caution!
Use extreme care when
installing a DIMM. Applying
too much pressure can
damage the socket. DIMMs
are keyed and can be
inserted in only one way.
Mixing dissimilar metals
might cause memory failures
later, resulting in data
corruption. Install DIMMs
with gold-plated edge
connectors only in
gold-plated sockets.
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