Hardware options installation 35
General DIMM slot population guidelines
• The server has four DIMM slots.
• The server supports two channels with two DIMM slots per channel.
o Memory channel 1 consists of the two DIMMs that are closest to the processor.
o Memory channel 2 consists of the two DIMMs that are farthest from the processor.
• A white DIMM slot indicates the first slot of a channel (2-A, 4-B).
• Memory speed support depends on the type of processor installed. For more information, see the
technical specification of the installed processor.
• The server supports up to 1600 MT/s ECC UDIMMs.
• The server supports up to 32 GB (4x8 GB) UDIMMs.
• The server does not support:
o RDIMMs
o Non-ECC UDIMMs
• When installing DIMMs:
o Populate the DIMM slots in this sequence: 2-A, 4-B, 1-C, 3-D.
o Use HP-qualified UDIMMs.
Installing a DIMM
1. Power down the server (on page 13).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do the following:
a. Unlock the tower bezel (on page 14).
b. Remove the tower bezel (on page 14).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 15).
5. Remove the air baffle (on page 17).
6. Open the DIMM slot latches.