Installing a DIMM

To determine the ideal Memory RAS features for your setup, see "DIMM population guidelines for memory modes."

WARNING: Use caution when installing or removing the processor memory drawer. The processor memory drawer is very heavy when fully populated.

To install the component:

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. Remove the processor memory drawer shipping screws, if installed. Retain the screws for future use.
4. Remove the processor memory drawer.
5. Remove the processor memory drawer cover.
6. Press the release button, and then lift the handles on the memory cartridge.

   

7. Raise the lift tab on the memory cartridge, and then open the cartridge.

   

8. Open the DIMM slot latches.
9. Install the DIMM.

   

   CAUTION: When closing the memory cartridge cover, be sure the plastic fingers under the cover do not catch on the top edge of the DIMMs.

10. Close the memory cartridge.
11. While holding the baffle door open, install the memory cartridge.

    

12. Install the processor memory drawer cover.
13. Install the processor memory drawer (Remove the processor memory drawer cover, Install the processor memory drawer).
14. Connect each power cord to the server.
15. Connect each power cord to the power source.
16. Power up the server.