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DIMM handling guidelines

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• Subscription services: HP offers a subscription service that can provide notification of firmware updates. For more information, see "Subscription services (on page 79)." For more information on updating firmware, see "Keeping the system current (on page 75)." If updating a server with a TPM installed, see "Server updates with an HP Trusted Platform Module and BitLocker enabled (on page 17)." Server updates with an HP Trusted Platform Module and BitLocker enabled When a TPM is installed and enabled in RBSU, and when the Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption feature is enabled, always disable BitLocker before performing any of the following procedures: • Restarting the computer for maintenance without a PIN or startup key • Updating firmware (on page 63) • Upgrading critical early boot components • Upgrading the system board to replace or remove the TPM • Disabling or clearing the TPM • Moving a BitLocker-protected drive to another server • Adding an optional PCI device, such as a storage controller or network adapter DIMM handling guidelines CAUTION: Failure to properly handle DIMMs can cause damage to DIMM components and the system board connector. When handling a DIMM, observe the following guidelines: • Avoid electrostatic discharge (on page 12). • Always hold DIMMs by the side edges only. • Avoid touching the connectors on the bottom of the DIMM. • Never wrap your fingers around a DIMM. • Avoid touching the components on the sides of the DIMM. • Never bend or flex the DIMM. When installing a DIMM, observe the following guidelines: • Before seating the DIMM, open the DIMM slot and align the DIMM with the slot. Some servers require the use of a DIMM tool to open the slots. For more information, see the server user guide. • To align and seat the DIMM, use two fingers to hold the DIMM along the side edges. • To seat the DIMM, use two fingers to apply gentle pressure along the top of the DIMM. For more information, see the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c008 68283&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN). Common problem resolution 17

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Common problem resolution 17
•
Subscription services: HP offers a subscription service that can provide notification of firmware updates.
For more information, see "Subscription services (on page
79
)."
For more information on updating firmware, see "Keeping the system current (on page
75
)." If updating a
server with a TPM installed, see "Server updates with an HP Trusted Platform Module and BitLocker enabled
(on page
17
)."
Server updates with an HP Trusted Platform Module and BitLocker
enabled
When a TPM is installed and enabled in RBSU, and when the Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
feature is enabled, always disable BitLocker before performing any of the following procedures:
•
Restarting the computer for maintenance without a PIN or startup key
•
Updating firmware (on page
63
)
•
Upgrading critical early boot components
•
Upgrading the system board to replace or remove the TPM
•
Disabling or clearing the TPM
•
Moving a BitLocker-protected drive to another server
•
Adding an optional PCI device, such as a storage controller or network adapter
DIMM handling guidelines
CAUTION:
Failure to properly handle DIMMs can cause damage to DIMM components and the
system board connector.
When handling a DIMM, observe the following guidelines:
•
Avoid electrostatic discharge (on page
12
).
•
Always hold DIMMs by the side edges only.
•
Avoid touching the connectors on the bottom of the DIMM.
•
Never wrap your fingers around a DIMM.
•
Avoid touching the components on the sides of the DIMM.
•
Never bend or flex the DIMM.
When installing a DIMM, observe the following guidelines:
•
Before seating the DIMM, open the DIMM slot and align the DIMM with the slot. Some servers require
the use of a DIMM tool to open the slots. For more information, see the server user guide.
•
To align and seat the DIMM, use two fingers to hold the DIMM along the side edges.
•
To seat the DIMM, use two fingers to apply gentle pressure along the top of the DIMM.
For more information, see the HP website
(
68283&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
).