Dell PowerEdge R300 - Manual (Page 105)

Installing System Components
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Installing Memory Modules
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
1 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 70.
2 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-1.
3 If applicable, disconnect the SAS connector on the expansion card, and
then remove the system board shroud before proceeding to step 4.
4 Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown
in Figure 3-18, to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
5 Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys of the
memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE:
The memory module socket has two alignment keys that allow you to
install the memory module in the socket in only one way.
6 Replace the system board shroud and connect the SAS cable to the
connector on the installed expansion card. Route the SAS cable through
the slot between the system board shroud and the system sidewall. See
Figure 3-5.
7 Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on
the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the memory module into the
socket.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on
the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets
that have memory modules installed.
12 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
24 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Table 3-1. Sample Memory Module Configurations (continued)
Total
Memory
DIMM1_A DIMM1_B DIMM2_A DIMM2_B DIMM3_A DIMM3_B
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