
2–6 Hardware Reference Guide
Hardware Upgrades
DIMM Installation Guidelines
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces,
allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury when replacing
or removing DIMMs, allow the module being removed from the
DIMM socket sufficient time to cool. DIMM temperatures can reach
212°F (100°C).
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CAUTION: When handling a memory module, do not touch any of the
contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
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CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of
the workstation or option boards. Before beginning these procedures,
ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object. Refer to Appendix E, “Electrostatic Discharge,” for
more information.
When installing DIMMs, follow these guidelines:
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When installing additional memory modules, you must install
two DIMMs of identical type and speed into the unpopulated
memory sockets.
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For proper system operation, if your system supports
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs, the DIMMs must be industry-standard
184-pin, Registered ECC PC 2100 266 MHz-compliant, 2.5 volt
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs. The DDR-SDRAM DIMMs must
support CAS Latency 2 or 2.5 (CL = 2 or CL = 2.5). They must
also contain the mandatory Joint Electronic Device Engineering
Council (JEDEC) Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information.
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DIMMs must be installed correctly. Be sure to match the keyed
slot on the DIMM with the tab on the DIMM socket. Push the
DIMM down into the DIMM socket, ensuring that it is fully
inserted and properly seated and that the retaining arms are
locked in place.
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