Computer Hardware User Manual

Chapter 2: Installation

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2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules

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.

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.

Press down the release tabs

Insert & press down a

DIMM module into the slot

Installing & Removing DIMMs

Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory 1.

slots, starting with DIMM1A. When populating multiple

DIMM modules within a channel, always start with

blue slot ﬁ rst. (For best performance, please use the

memory modules of the same type and same speed

in the same bank.)

Press down the release tabs on the ends of a 2.

memory slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into

its slot. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom

of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM module

incorrectly.

Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps 3.

into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.

Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod-4.

ules from the motherboard.

Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory

Top View of DDR3 Slot

Release Tab

Note: Notch should align

with the receptive key

point on the slot.

Notch

Front View