Installing a DIMM

The server has 32 DIMM slots.

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure you have the components included with the hardware option kit.

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Do one of the following:
  6. Install the DIMM:
    1. Open the DIMM slot latches.
    2. Align the notch on the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keyed surface of the DIMM slot, and then fully press the DIMM into the slot until the latches snap back into place.

      Installing the DIMM

      The DIMM slots are structured to ensure proper installation. If you try to insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the slot, you might have positioned it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again.

  7. Do one of the following:
  8. Install the access panel.
  9. Install the server into the rack.
  10. Connect each power cord to the server.
  11. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  12. Power up the server.

Use the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the UEFI System Utilities to configure the memory mode.

For more information about LEDs and troubleshooting failed DIMMs, see “Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions”.