Install a memory module

Use this information to install a memory module.

About this task

See Memory module installation rules and order for detailed information about memory configuration and setup.

To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

See Memory module installation rules and order for detailed information about memory configuration and setup.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See Power off the server.

• If the server is installed in a rack, remove the server from the rack.

• Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

• Make sure to adopt one of the supported configurations listed in Memory module installation rules and order.

• Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. Refer to the standard guidelines at Handling static-sensitive devices:

  • Always wear an electrostatic-discharge strap when removing or installing memory modules. Electrostatic-discharge gloves can also be used.

  • Never hold two or more memory modules together so that they do not touch each other. Do not stack memory modules directly on top of each other during storage.

  • Never touch the gold memory module connector contacts or allow these contacts to touch the outside of the memory module connector housing.

  • Handle memory modules with care: never bend, twist, or drop a memory module.

  • Do not use any metal tools (such as jigs or clamps) to handle the memory modules, because the rigid metals may damage the memory modules.

  • Do not insert memory modules while holding packages or passive components, which can cause package cracks or detachment of passive components by the high insertion force.

Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

• Go to Drivers and Software download website for ThinkSystem SR250 V3 to see the latest firmware and driver updates for your server.

• Go to Update the firmware for more information on firmware updating tools.

Procedure

1. Locate the memory module slot on the system board.
   Figure 1. Memory module slots location
   
   

   1 Memory module slots

2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the memory module to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the memory module out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
3. Install the memory module into the slot.
   Attention

   • To avoid breaking the retaining clips or damaging the memory module slots, open and close the clips gently.
   • If there is a gap between the memory module and the retaining clips, the memory module has not been correctly inserted. In this case, open the retaining clips, remove the memory module, and then reinsert it.

   Figure 2. Memory module installation
   
   
   1. Make sure they are in the fully-open position. Align the keys on the memory module with the connector.
   2. Firmly press both ends of the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips snap into the locked position.