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Removing the Dell Shield 39 Replacing the Dell Shield 40 Power Supply 41 Removing the Power Supply 41 Replacing the Power Supply 43 Computer Memory 45 System Memory Installation Guidelines 47 Removing a Memory Module 48 Installing a Memory Module 49 Removing Memory Riser Boards 50 Installing Memory Riser Boards 53 Disk Drives and Media 55 Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible...
Removing the Dell Shield 39 Replacing the Dell Shield 40 Power Supply 41 Removing the Power Supply 41 Replacing the Power Supply 43 Computer Memory 45 System Memory Installation Guidelines 47 Removing a Memory Module 48 Installing a Memory Module 49 Removing Memory Riser Boards 50 Installing Memory Riser Boards 53 Disk Drives and Media 55 Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible...
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NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. Inside Your Computer The following figure shows the computer with the cover open. Inside the Computer interior service label diskette drive bracket hard-drive bracket externally accessible-drive bracket chassis intrusion switch control panel memory riser board retention bracket (if needed) microprocessor airflow shroud I/O panel connectors expansion-card slots AGP card brace speaker expansion-card cooling fan system board power supply AC power receptacle power supply airflow vents 21
NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. Inside Your Computer The following figure shows the computer with the cover open. Inside the Computer interior service label diskette drive bracket hard-drive bracket externally accessible-drive bracket chassis intrusion switch control panel memory riser board retention bracket (if needed) microprocessor airflow shroud I/O panel connectors expansion-card slots AGP card brace speaker expansion-card cooling fan system board power supply AC power receptacle power supply airflow vents 21
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Memory Module Label number of memory devices in RIMM 128MB/16 ECC xxx 45 To locate the memory sockets on the system board, see "Memory Riser Board Components." NOTE: The computer does not support RIMMs with six memory devices. Computer Memory • System memory installation guidelines • Removing a memory module • Installing a memory module • Removing memory riser boards • Installing memory riser boards To locate the memory sockets on the optional memory riser boards, see "System Board Memory Components."
Memory Module Label number of memory devices in RIMM 128MB/16 ECC xxx 45 To locate the memory sockets on the system board, see "Memory Riser Board Components." NOTE: The computer does not support RIMMs with six memory devices. Computer Memory • System memory installation guidelines • Removing a memory module • Installing a memory module • Removing memory riser boards • Installing memory riser boards To locate the memory sockets on the optional memory riser boards, see "System Board Memory Components."
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... 2 pair 3 socket 1 pair 2 pair 1 socket 4 socket 3 socket 2 socket 1 System Memory Installation Guidelines • System board installation • Riser board installation System Board Installation When installing memory modules in the system board sockets and not using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines: • Each memory socket on the system board must be upgraded in...
... 2 pair 3 socket 1 pair 2 pair 1 socket 4 socket 3 socket 2 socket 1 System Memory Installation Guidelines • System board installation • Riser board installation System Board Installation When installing memory modules in the system board sockets and not using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines: • Each memory socket on the system board must be upgraded in...
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... the system board has turned off. See "System Board Memory Components" to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the riser boards must be upgraded in matched pairs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Mixed pairs of ECC and non-ECC ...modules all function as non-ECC. • Be sure to install a RIMM in socket 1 first (closest to be populated: if one or more pairs of memory sockets contain ...
... the system board has turned off. See "System Board Memory Components" to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the riser boards must be upgraded in matched pairs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Mixed pairs of ECC and non-ECC ...modules all function as non-ECC. • Be sure to install a RIMM in socket 1 first (closest to be populated: if one or more pairs of memory sockets contain ...
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... from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board memory sockets, it from the chassis. Before removing a component from the chassis. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a Memory Module securing clips (2) memory socket slots (2) Removing Memory Riser Boards NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after...
... from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board memory sockets, it from the chassis. Before removing a component from the chassis. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a Memory Module securing clips (2) memory socket slots (2) Removing Memory Riser Boards NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after...
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b Lift riser board B away from the socket. b Lift riser board A away from the retention brackets on riser board B. 4 Remove memory riser board B: a Press the securing clips of system board memory socket B outward simultaneously until riser board B pops out slightly from socket 2. 51
b Lift riser board B away from the socket. b Lift riser board A away from the retention brackets on riser board B. 4 Remove memory riser board B: a Press the securing clips of system board memory socket B outward simultaneously until riser board B pops out slightly from socket 2. 51
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... until the securing clips snap into place at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board B with memory riser boards installed in the chassis. 53 b Press riser board B straight down until the securing clips snap into place at ...the socket with equal force applied at the ends of the riser board. 2 Install memory riser board B (see "System Board Components." c Press riser board A straight down into the chassis slots. Installing Memory Riser Boards NOTICE: System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can either be empty or contain CRIMMs....
... until the securing clips snap into place at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board B with memory riser boards installed in the chassis. 53 b Press riser board B straight down until the securing clips snap into place at ...the socket with equal force applied at the ends of the riser board. 2 Install memory riser board B (see "System Board Components." c Press riser board A straight down into the chassis slots. Installing Memory Riser Boards NOTICE: System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can either be empty or contain CRIMMs....
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...card and avoid touching pins on a chip. 4 Verify that might harm internal components. Memory Riser Board Replacement 5 Memory Riser Board Replacement This document provides instructions on replacing the memory riser board on procedures in the sequence indicated. 1 Turn off your computer and any static ... not on the computer chassis to discharge any devices. For more information on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. You can access these documents from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from AC power before you remove the computer cover, perform the following ...
...card and avoid touching pins on a chip. 4 Verify that might harm internal components. Memory Riser Board Replacement 5 Memory Riser Board Replacement This document provides instructions on replacing the memory riser board on procedures in the sequence indicated. 1 Turn off your computer and any static ... not on the computer chassis to discharge any devices. For more information on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. You can access these documents from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from AC power before you remove the computer cover, perform the following ...
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d ell. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement b Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the top of the computer. " 1 If you perform this procedure, see the following ...
d ell. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement b Raise the back of the cover, and pivot it toward the top of the computer. " 1 If you perform this procedure, see the following ...
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Fold cables out of the chassis and into place (see the following figure). Memory Riser Board Replacement 7 Closing the Computer Cover 1 Check all cable connections, especially those that might have come loose during your computer, install the padlock. Closing the ...
Fold cables out of the chassis and into place (see the following figure). Memory Riser Board Replacement 7 Closing the Computer Cover 1 Check all cable connections, especially those that might have come loose during your computer, install the padlock. Closing the ...
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... on a module that each have a maximum of memory devices it contains. NOTE: The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. 8 Memory Riser Board Replacement d ell. See "System Memory Installation Guidelines" for the location of the label on the optional memory riser boards, see "System Board Memory Components." To locate the memory sockets on the system configuration. NOTE: The amount...
... on a module that each have a maximum of memory devices it contains. NOTE: The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. 8 Memory Riser Board Replacement d ell. See "System Memory Installation Guidelines" for the location of the label on the optional memory riser boards, see "System Board Memory Components." To locate the memory sockets on the system configuration. NOTE: The amount...
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Memory Module L abel 128MB/16 ECC xxx number of memory devices in RIMM System Board Memory Components pair 2 pair 1 socket 4 socket 3 socket 2 socket 1 suspend-to-RAM (STR) light Memory Riser Board Replacement 9
Memory Module L abel 128MB/16 ECC xxx number of memory devices in RIMM System Board Memory Components pair 2 pair 1 socket 4 socket 3 socket 2 socket 1 suspend-to-RAM (STR) light Memory Riser Board Replacement 9
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... 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs with memory riser boards installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B Memory Riser Board Components socket 4 socket 3 pair 4 socket 2 pair 3 socket 1 pair 2 pair 1 socket 4 socket 3 socket 2 socket 1 System Memory Installation Guidelines Riser Board Installation When installing memory modules using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines...
... 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs with memory riser boards installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B Memory Riser Board Components socket 4 socket 3 pair 4 socket 2 pair 3 socket 1 pair 2 pair 1 socket 4 socket 3 socket 2 socket 1 System Memory Installation Guidelines Riser Board Installation When installing memory modules using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines...
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..., and the remaining pair(s) can access this document from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User's Guides icon on your desktop if you have not reinstalled your operating system. See "Memory Riser Board Components" to identify pairs of sockets. • Not... of error checking and correction (ECC) and non-ECC modules all memory sockets on the memory riser boards need to be populated: if one or more information on upgrading system memory or on addressing memory with Memory Riser Boards Total Memory Riser Board A Riser Board B Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 Socket 1 Socket...
..., and the remaining pair(s) can access this document from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User's Guides icon on your desktop if you have not reinstalled your operating system. See "Memory Riser Board Components" to identify pairs of sockets. • Not... of error checking and correction (ECC) and non-ECC modules all memory sockets on the memory riser boards need to be populated: if one or more information on upgrading system memory or on addressing memory with Memory Riser Boards Total Memory Riser Board A Riser Board B Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 Socket 1 Socket...
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... Before you touch them from the chassis anchor slots. 12 M em o r y Ri s e r B o a rd Rep l a c em e n t com S a m p l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n s w i t h M e m o r y R i s e r B o a r d s (continued) Total Memory Riser Board A Riser Board B Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 1536 MB 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB... MB 512 MB 256 MB 4096 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Upgrading System Memory CAUTION: RIMMs can get very hot during normal operation. w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. The top anchor ...
... Before you touch them from the chassis anchor slots. 12 M em o r y Ri s e r B o a rd Rep l a c em e n t com S a m p l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n s w i t h M e m o r y R i s e r B o a r d s (continued) Total Memory Riser Board A Riser Board B Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 Socket 1 Socket 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 1536 MB 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 128 MB... MB 512 MB 256 MB 4096 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Upgrading System Memory CAUTION: RIMMs can get very hot during normal operation. w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. The top anchor ...
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NOTE: See "Removing Memory Riser Boards." M e mo r y R i s er B o a rd Re p la c e m en t 13 Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud airflow shroud top anchor tabs (2) bottom anchor tabs (2) b Lift the airflow shroud out of the chassis. 5 If necessary, remove memory modules that occupy system board sockets in which you plan to install upgrade modules. NOTE: See "Removing a Memory Module." 6 If you have the optional memory riser boards installed and you plan to install upgrade modules on the riser boards, remove the riser boards.
NOTE: See "Removing Memory Riser Boards." M e mo r y R i s er B o a rd Re p la c e m en t 13 Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud airflow shroud top anchor tabs (2) bottom anchor tabs (2) b Lift the airflow shroud out of the chassis. 5 If necessary, remove memory modules that occupy system board sockets in which you plan to install upgrade modules. NOTE: See "Removing a Memory Module." 6 If you have the optional memory riser boards installed and you plan to install upgrade modules on the riser boards, remove the riser boards.
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... Guidelines." You can also determine the number of 64 memory devices on all installed RIMMs. With the memory riser boards installed, the computer supports up : ALERT! NOTE: See "Installing Memory Riser Boards." 9 Install the airflow shroud: a Insert the bottom anchor tabs of the shroud into... the electrical outlet, and turn it contains. NOTE: Without the optional memory riser boards installed, the computer supports a maximum of memory devices installed through the System Memory option in system board or riser board sockets. NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the...
... Guidelines." You can also determine the number of 64 memory devices on all installed RIMMs. With the memory riser boards installed, the computer supports up : ALERT! NOTE: See "Installing Memory Riser Boards." 9 Install the airflow shroud: a Insert the bottom anchor tabs of the shroud into... the electrical outlet, and turn it contains. NOTE: Without the optional memory riser boards installed, the computer supports a maximum of memory devices installed through the System Memory option in system board or riser board sockets. NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the...
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.... M e mo r y R i s er B o a rd Re p la c e m en t 17 NOTICE: To avoid damage to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. b Lift the bracket away from socket 2. b Lift riser board A away from the chassis. Removing Memory Riser Boards CAUTION: B ef or e you p e r fo rm t hi s pr oc e d ur e , s e e "Precautionary Measures." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the...
.... M e mo r y R i s er B o a rd Re p la c e m en t 17 NOTICE: To avoid damage to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. b Lift the bracket away from socket 2. b Lift riser board A away from the chassis. Removing Memory Riser Boards CAUTION: B ef or e you p e r fo rm t hi s pr oc e d ur e , s e e "Precautionary Measures." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the...
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... system board, see the following figure): a Align the slots on the bottom of riser board A with the retention brackets on the bottom of the riser board. 4 Install the memory riser board retention bracket: a Lower the bracket to the memory riser board, press the riser board straight down into the socket with equal force applied at the ends...
... system board, see the following figure): a Align the slots on the bottom of riser board A with the retention brackets on the bottom of the riser board. 4 Install the memory riser board retention bracket: a Lower the bracket to the memory riser board, press the riser board straight down into the socket with equal force applied at the ends...