SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-3F - Manual (Page 31)

Chapter 2: Installation
2-7
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
1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory
slots, starting with DIMM1A. When populating multiple
DIMM modules within a channel, always start with
blue slot first. (For best performance, please use the
memory modules of the same type and same speed
in the same bank.)
2. Press down the release tabs on the ends of a
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.
3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps
into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.
4. Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod-
ules from the motherboard.
Installing and Removing DDR3 Memory
Top View of DDR3 Slot
Release Tab Release Tab
Note: Notch should align
with the receptive key
point on the slot.
Notch
Notch
Front View