HP ProLiant DL120 G5 Server - Manual (Page 15)

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Hardware options installation
Introduction
If more than one option is being installed, read the installation instructions for all the hardware options
and identify similar steps to streamline the installation process.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before
beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
Memory options
For server-specific memory installation guidelines, refer to the installation sheet that ships with the server.
Interleaving and non-interleaving memory configuration
This server supports both interleaving and non-interleaving memory configurations. Interleaving memory
increases bandwidth by allowing simultaneous access to more than one block of data (for example,
overlapping Read-Writes). This is accomplished by dividing the system memory between pairs of DIMMs
and Writing-Reading blocks of data to/from both simultaneously. In order to take advantage of memory
interleaving, identical DIMMs must be installed in pairs. DIMMs can also be installed singularly in slot 1
only if memory interleaving is not desired.
Installing DIMMs
1. Power down the server (on page 6 ).
2. Remove the server from the rack (on page 6 ).
3. Remove the primary access panel (on page 7 ).
4. Open the DIMM slot latches.