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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
DIMM Installation
1. Insert DIMM modules in the following order: For CPU1, begin with P1-DIMMA1, P1-
DIMMB1, P1-DIMMC1 then P1-DIMMD1, P1-DIMME1, P1-DIMMF1. For CPU2, begin
with P2-DIMMA1, P2-DIMMB1, P2-DIMMC1 then P2-DIMMD1, P2-DIMME1, P2-DIMMF1
2. For the system to work properly, please use memory modules of the same type and
speed on the motherboard.
3. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it.
4. Align the key of the DIMM module with the receptive point on the memory slot.
5. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the ends
of the slot.
6. Use two thumbs together to press both ends of the module straight down into the slot
until the module snaps into place.
7. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM module into the slot.
DIMM Removal
Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM modules from the motherboard.
Release Tabs
Notches
Press both ends
straight down into
the memory slot.
Figure 3-6. Installing DIMMs
