Upgrading Your System 4-15Installing DIMMs1. Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC powersource.2. Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.! CAUTIONObserve static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.Hold DIMMs only by their edges.3. If applicable, remove the dust cover from the DIMM socket in which youare installing the DIMM.4. Holding the DIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistaticpackage.5. Position the DIMM so that the two notches in the bottom edge of the DIMMalign with the keyed socket. See Figure 4-14.1234Figure 4-14. Inserting Memory DIMMs6. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket, and press down firmlyon the DIMM until it seats correctly.7. Gently push the plastic ejector levers on the socket ends to the uprightposition.8. Repeat the steps to install each additional DIMM.9. Replace the left side cover.10. Plug in the server power cord, and power on the server.
