Chapter 2: Installation
2-7
X8DTL Series
Rev. 2.01
2-4 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules
Note: Check the Supermicro web site for recommended memory modules.
CAUTION
Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM
modules to prevent any possible damage.
Press down the release tabs
Insert & press down a
DIMM module into the slot
Installing & Removing DIMMs
Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory 1.
slots, starting with P1-DIMM #1A. When populating
multiple DIMM modules within a channel, always start
with Bank1 fi rst. (For best performance, please use the
memory modules of the same type and same speed in
the same bank.)
Press down the release tabs on the ends of a memory 2.
slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically into its slot.
Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the
module to prevent inserting the DIMM module incor-
rectly.
Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps 3.
into place in the slot. Repeat for all modules.
Reverse the steps above to remove the DIMM mod-4.
ules from the motherboard.
Note: Notch
should align
with the
receptive point
on the slot
otch
Release
Tab
Release
Tab
DIMM DDR3
Notch
To Install: Insert module vertically and press
down until it snaps into place. Pay attention to the
alignment notch at the bottom.
To Remove:
Use your thumbs
to gently push the
release tabs near both
ends of the module.
This should release it
from the slot.
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Release Tab
Release Tab
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