Contents
▼ Install the Air Baffle ............................................................................... 115
Servicing the DIMMs (CRU) ............................................................................. 119
DIMM and Processor Physical Layout ............................................................. 120
DIMM Population Scenarios .......................................................................... 121
DIMM Population Rules ............................................................................... 122
Populating DIMMs for Optimal System Performance ......................................... 123
Populating DIMMs in Single-Processor Systems for Optimal System
Performance ................................................................................................ 123
Populating DIMMs in Dual-Processor Systems for Optimal System Performance ..... 125
DIMM Operating Speeds .............................................................................. 126
DIMM Rank Classification Labels .................................................................. 126
Inconsistencies Between DIMM Fault Indicators and the BIOS Isolation of Failed
DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 127
Using the Server Fault Remind Button ............................................................ 127
▼ Identify and Remove a DIMM .................................................................. 128
▼ Install a DIMM ...................................................................................... 130
Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU) ............................................................................ 133
PCIe Slot Locations ..................................................................................... 134
▼ Remove a PCIe Card .............................................................................. 135
▼ Install a PCIe Card ................................................................................. 137
Servicing the Battery (CRU) ............................................................................ 141
▼ Remove the Battery ................................................................................ 141
▼ Install the Battery ................................................................................... 143
Servicing Processors (FRU) ............................................................................ 145
▼ Identify and Remove a Processor .............................................................. 146
▼ Install a Processor .................................................................................. 152
Servicing the Disk Backplane (FRU) ............................................................... 159
▼ Remove the Disk Backplane ..................................................................... 159
▼ Install the Disk Backplane ....................................................................... 164
Servicing the Front LED Indicator Module (FRU) ............................................ 167
8 Oracle Server X8-2L Service Manual • January 2021