Product guide

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Chapter Three Upgrading
Memory
Removing DIMMs
Use extreme care when removing a DIMM. Too much pressure can damage the
socket or the Module. Apply only enough pressure on the plastic ejector levers to
release the DIMM.
Caution
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Open the server.
3. Gently push the plastic ejector levers out and down to eject a DIMM from
its socket.
4. Hold the DIMM only by its edges, be careful not to touch its components or
gold edge connectors. Carefully lift it away from the socket, and store it in
an antistatic package.
5. Repeat to remove other DIMMs, as necessary.
Installing DIMMs
Use extreme care when installing a DIMM module. Applying too much pressure can
damage the socket or the module. DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one
way.
Mixing dissimilar metals may cause memory failures at a later date or may result in
data corruption. Install DIMMs with gold-plated edge connectors in gold-plated
sockets ONLY.
Caution
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Open your server.
3. Holding the DIMM only by its edges, remove it from its antistatic package.
4. Orient the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM
align with the keyed socket.
5. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmly
on the DIMM until it seats correctly.
6. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the upright
position.
7. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to install other DIMMs.