American Megatrends X6DVA-EG - Manual (Page 25)

Chapter 2: Installation
2-5
Figure 2-2. Installing and Removing DIMMs
To Install:
Insert module
vertically and
press down
until it snaps
into place.
Pay attention
to the
alignment
notch at the
bottom.
2-3 Installing DIMMs
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules:
(http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/)
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 step1.)
DIMM Installation (See Figure 2-2)
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with
DIMM #1A. The memory scheme is interleaved so you must install two
modules at a time, beginning with DIMM #1A, then DIMM #1B, and so on.
2. 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.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in the
slot. Repeat for all modules (see step 1 above).
Memory Support
The X6DVA-4G/X6DVA-EG supports up to 12/24 GB of Reg. ECC DDR 333/
266 (PC2700/PC2100) memory. All motherboards were designed to support
4 GB modules in each slot, but has only been verified for up to 2 GB
modules.
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis
All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of
chassis. Make sure the location of all the mounting holes for both the
motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both
plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended
because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure the metal
standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly. Then use a screwdriver to
secure the motherboard.