Memory must be installed in pairs. Apple recommends four or eight identical DIMMs for best performance. Kingston offers memory in kits of two identical DIMMs.
Base memory 2GB (2x1GB) are installed as follows: 1GB on Memory Riser A (top card) and 1GB on Memory Riser B (bottom card). When upgrading move 1GB from Riser B bottom card to DIMM slot 2 on Riser A top card. Install the first pair of additional DIMMs on the bottom card in DIMM slots 1 and 2. The second pair of additional DIMMs install in top card DIMM slots 3 and 4. Install third pair of additional DIMMs in bottom card DIMM slots 3 and 4.
The following information (Bank Schema) describes the original memory configuration of this device, as well as the sockets
available for upgrade. If you have any questions regarding the memory configuration of this device, click here
2GB Standard:
Upper Memory Riser A Card:
1024
Lower Memory Riser B Card:
1024
The information below describes the optimal path to take when upgrading this device.
Any combination of Kingston's 2, 4, and 8GB kits can be installed to reach configurations up to 32GB.
Click Here to access Kingston's Memory Installation Guides
IBM Service Agreement
Customers who purchase an IBM warranty upgrade can receive IBM on-site service for selected Kingston products installed in or attached to IBM®, Intel and AMD based servers.
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