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Installing dimms – HP ProLiant DL385 User Manual

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• Always install memory in pairs of two identical DIMMs.
• Install only ECC PC-3200 Registered SDRAM DIMMs that meet the

following specifications:

– Supply voltage - 2.6 volts

– Bus width - 72 bits

• Install DIMMs with the same speed.
• Install DIMMs into both slots within a single bank.
• Memory must be installed in pairs (banks) beginning with banks furthest

away from each populated processor (banks B and D).

• Processor 2 may be installed without memory.
• Any memory installed into banks for processor 2 can be used only if

processor 2 is installed.

CAUTION: Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when working

inside the server.

Installing DIMMs

1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page

35

).

2. Extend the server from the rack, if applicable ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page

37

).

3. Remove the access panel.

4. Open the DIMM slot latches.