6. Turn the DIMM so that the DIMM keys align correctly with the connector.
7. Insert the DIMM into the connector by aligning the edges of the DIMM with
the slots at the ends of the DIMM connector (see “System-board optional
device connectors” on page 29 for the locations of the DIMM connectors).
8. Firmly press the DIMM straight down into the connector by applying pressure
on both ends of the DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the
locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector.
Note: If there is a gap between the DIMM and the retaining clips, the DIMM
has not been correctly inserted; open the retaining clips, remove the DIMM,
and then reinsert it.
9. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
10. Install the air baffle (see Replacing the DIMM air baffle).
11. Replace the cover (see Replacing the server top cover).
12. Install the server in the rack cabinet (see the Rack Installation Instructions that
come with the server for instructions).
13. Reconnect the power cord and any cables that you removed.
14. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Removing an IBM ServeRAID Controller
To remove an IBM ServeRAID adapter, complete the following steps:
Note: When the ServeRAID adapter is removed, software RAID will not be
supported. This system does not support downgrade software RAID function from
hardware RAID configuration.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and “Installation
guidelines” on page 30.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 21) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables as necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the server cover (see “Removing the server top cover” on page 362).
4. Remove PCI riser-card assembly 2 (see “Removing a PCI riser-card assembly”
on page 328).
5. Disconnect the cables to the ServeRAID adapter.
6. Pull the release pin to unlock the retention latch; then rotate the retention latch
to the open position.
7. Carefully grasp the ServeRAID adapter by the edge and pull it out of the PCI
riser-card assembly.
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