60 IBM xSeries 130: User’s ReferenceInstalling memoryAdding memory to your appliance server is an easy way to improve systemperformance. You can increase the amount of memory in your appliance server byinstalling dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). Your appliance server uses anoninterleaved memory configuration, which enables you to add, remove, or replaceone DIMM at a time. In an interleaved system you would have to add, remove, orreplace memory in sets.Your appliance server comes with a dual inline memory module (DIMM) installed onthe system board in DIMM slot 1.Figure 17. Installing memoryNote: Install additional DIMMs in the following order:• On the model 8672, DIMM connector 2, and then connector 3• On the model 8654, DIMM connector 2, connector 3, and thenconnector 4Complete the following steps to install a DIMM:Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoiddamage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handlingstatic-sensitive devices” on page 50.1. Review the information in “Safety” on page vii.2. Turn off the appliance server and disconnect all external cables and power cords.3. Remove the cover according to “Removing the cover” on page 56.4. If necessary, remove the PCI adapter in slot 2 for easier access to the DIMMconnectors.5. Touch the static-protective package containing the DIMM to any unpainted metalsurface on the appliance server. Then, remove the DIMM from the package.Installing memory in the 8654 Installing memory in the 8672Connector 1Connector 2Connector 3Connector 4Connector 1Connector 2Connector 3
