Installing a DIMM

For information about memory support, configurations, or population guidelines, see Memory options.
Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

  • A T-10 Torx screwdriver might be needed to unlock the access panel.

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 (Removing the access panel).
    CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

  5. Remove the primary PCIe riser cage (Removing a PCIe riser cage).
  6. If installed, remove the butterfly riser cage (Removing a PCIe riser cage).
  7. Remove the air baffle (Removing the air baffle).
  8. To access the DIMM slots for processors 1 and 2, remove the processor mezzanine tray (Removing the processor mezzanine tray).
  9. Open the DIMM slot latches.
  10. Install the DIMM.
    Installing a DIMM
  11. Install the processor mezzanine tray (Installing a processor mezzanine tray).
  12. Install the air baffle (Installing the air baffle).
    CAUTION:

    To avoid damaging the connectors, always install the air baffle into the server before installing the riser cages.

  13. Install the primary PCIe riser cage (Installing the primary PCIe riser cage).
  14. Install the butterfly PCIe riser cage (Installing a butterfly PCIe riser cage).
  15. Install the access panel (Installing the access panel).
  16. Install the server into the rack (Installing the server into the rack).
  17. Connect each power cord to the server.
  18. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  19. Power up the server.

To configure the memory mode, use the BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in the System Utilities.

If a DIMM failure has occurred, see Systems Insight Display combined LED descriptions.