User`s manual

Chapter 2: Installation
2-7
X8DT6/E Series Rev. 2.01
2-4 Memory Installation
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage. Also note that the
memory is interleaved to improve performance (See step 1).
DIMM Installation
Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with 1.
DIMM #P1-DIMM1A. When populating two DIMM modules within a channel,
always start with Bank1 fi rst. For optimal memory performance, please install
a pair (or pairs) of memory modules of the same type and same speed at a
time with the maximum of 12 modules.
Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot. Pay attention to the notch 2.
along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incor-
rectly.
Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the slot. 3.
Repeat for all modules.
To Install: Insert module vertically and press down until it
snaps into place. Pay attention to the alignment notch at
the bottom.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs
to gently push
the release tabs
near both ends of
the module. This
should release it
from the slot.
Note: Notch
should align
with the
receptive point
on the slot
Notch
Release
Tab
Release
Tab
DIMM DDR3
Notch
3
Release Tab
Release Tab