Chapter 7
Removing and Replacing Components
System Memory DIMMs
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NOTE One DIMM filler board covers two adjacent DIMM slots. As a general rule, only remove DIMM slot fillers as
you add memory and the correct configuration will always remain.
Table 7-1 DIMM Filler Requirements for 16 DIMM Extender Board
16 DIMM Extender Board
DIMMs Loaded
Fillers Required
a
a. One DIMM filler board covers two adjacent DIMM slots.
4 DIMMs in quad 0 6 fillers total:
2 fillers in quads 1, 2, and 3
(all quads filled)
8 DIMMs in quads 0 and 1 4 fillers total:
2 fillers in quads 2 and 3
(all quads filled)
12 DIMMs in quads 0, 1, and 2 2 fillers total:
2 fillers in quads 3
(all quads filled)
16 DIMMs in quads 0, 1, 2, and 3 No fillers required
Table 7-2 DIMM Filler Requirements for 32 DIMM Extender Board
32 DIMM Extender Board
DIMMs Loaded
Fillers required
a
4 DIMMs in quad 0 12 fillers total:
2 fillers in quads 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
(quad 2 remains unfilled)
8 DIMMs in quads 0 and 1 8 fillers total:
2 fillers in quads 4, 5, 6, and 7
(quads 2 and 3 remain unfilled)
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