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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...
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...
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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 Inside Your Computer The following figure shows the computer with the cover open. NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green.
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 Inside Your Computer The following figure shows the computer with the cover open. NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green.
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Memory Module Label number of memory devices in RIMM 128MB/16 ECC xxx 45 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." 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.
Memory Module Label number of memory devices in RIMM 128MB/16 ECC xxx 45 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." 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.
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... and speed. In other words, two sockets in a pair must be upgraded 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 occupied either by a RIMM or a CRIMM.... • Memory sockets must contain modules of identical capacity, number of sockets. 47 See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B 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 •...
... and speed. In other words, two sockets in a pair must be upgraded 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 occupied either by a RIMM or a CRIMM.... • Memory sockets must contain modules of identical capacity, number of sockets. 47 See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B 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 •...
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... system board, verify that the standby power light on the riser boards must contain CRIMMs, and the remaining pair(s) can either be upgraded in matched pairs. System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can be empty. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Mixed pairs of ECC and non-ECC modules... all function as non-ECC. • The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. To locate this light, see "System Board Components...
... system board, verify that the standby power light on the riser boards must contain CRIMMs, and the remaining pair(s) can either be upgraded in matched pairs. System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can be empty. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Mixed pairs of ECC and non-ECC modules... all function as non-ECC. • The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. To locate this light, see "System Board Components...
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...board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the memory riser board retention bracket (see the following figure). Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on ...the system board memory sockets, it from its electrical outlet. 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...
...board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the memory riser board retention bracket (see the following figure). Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on ...the system board memory sockets, it from its electrical outlet. 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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...the chassis so that the two bracket tabs insert into the socket with equal force applied at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board B with the ridges inside memory socket 1 on the system board, see the following figure): a Align the... slots on the bottom of riser board A with the retention brackets on the system board. c Press riser board A straight down into socket 2 until it is secured in sockets 1 and 2. 1 If any RIMMs occupy memory...
...the chassis so that the two bracket tabs insert into the socket with equal force applied at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board B with the ridges inside memory socket 1 on the system board, see the following figure): a Align the... slots on the bottom of riser board A with the retention brackets on the system board. c Press riser board A straight down into socket 2 until it is secured in sockets 1 and 2. 1 If any RIMMs occupy memory...
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... the system board. 3 Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to go out. You can access these documents from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User's Guides icon on procedures in the sequence indicated. 1 Turn off your computer and any static charge from... User's Guide. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. Memory Riser Board Replacement This document provides instructions on replacing the memory riser board on the computer chassis to discharge any devices. Doing so reduces the potential for...
... the system board. 3 Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to go out. You can access these documents from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User's Guides icon on procedures in the sequence indicated. 1 Turn off your computer and any static charge from... User's Guide. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. Memory Riser Board Replacement This document provides instructions on replacing the memory riser board on the computer chassis to discharge any devices. Doing so reduces the potential for...
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... of the cover, and pivot it toward the top of the computer. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement d ell. com Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove...
... of the cover, and pivot it toward the top of the computer. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement d ell. com Computer Cover Opening the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove...
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... the computer. 3 Close the computer cover by pivoting the cover down toward the back of the chassis and into place (see the following figure). Memory Riser Board Replacement 7 Fold cables out of the way so that they do not obstruct the computer cover. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts (including...
... the computer. 3 Close the computer cover by pivoting the cover down toward the back of the chassis and into place (see the following figure). Memory Riser Board Replacement 7 Fold cables out of the way so that they do not obstruct the computer cover. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts (including...
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...when installing memory modules. NOTE: The amount of memory devices it contains. d ell. 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. w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. See... (RIMMs) in system setup. To locate the memory sockets on the optional memory riser boards, see "System Board Memory Components." NOTE: The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. 8 Memory Riser Board Replacement You can also determine the number of 16 memory devices.
...when installing memory modules. NOTE: The amount of memory devices it contains. d ell. 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. w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. See... (RIMMs) in system setup. To locate the memory sockets on the optional memory riser boards, see "System Board Memory Components." NOTE: The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. 8 Memory Riser Board Replacement You can also determine the number of 16 memory devices.
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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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... B must be installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs with memory riser boards installed in system board socket 2. d ell. com suspend-to-RAM light riser board A suspend-to identify the system board sockets. 10 M em o r y Ri s e r B o a ...rd Rep l a c em e n t See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B Memory Riser Board Components socket 4 socket 3 pair 4 socket 2 pair ...
... B must be installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs with memory riser boards installed in system board socket 2. d ell. com suspend-to-RAM light riser board A suspend-to identify the system board sockets. 10 M em o r y Ri s e r B o a ...rd Rep l a c em e n t See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B Memory Riser Board Components socket 4 socket 3 pair 4 socket 2 pair ...
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...memory sockets on the memory riser boards need to be upgraded in a pair must contain modules of identical capacity, number of components, and speed. In other words, two sockets in matched pairs. You can access this document from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User...'s Guides icon 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 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 128...
...memory sockets on the memory riser boards need to be upgraded in a pair must contain modules of identical capacity, number of components, and speed. In other words, two sockets in matched pairs. You can access this document from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User...'s Guides icon 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 2 Socket 3 Socket 4 128...
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... shroud: a Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the shroud. w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. 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...
... shroud: a Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the shroud. w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. 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...
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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 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. NOTE: See "Removing Memory Riser Boards."
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... Module Label" for System Memory. The computer detects that identifies the number of memory devices installed through the System Memory option in system board or riser board sockets. The computer should have already changed . w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option... electrical outlet, and turn it contains. You can also determine the number of memory devices it on all installed RIMMs. With the memory riser boards installed, the computer supports up : ALERT! b Press the shroud toward the chassis until the top anchor tabs on the RIMM that...
... Module Label" for System Memory. The computer detects that identifies the number of memory devices installed through the System Memory option in system board or riser board sockets. The computer should have already changed . w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option... electrical outlet, and turn it contains. You can also determine the number of memory devices it on all installed RIMMs. With the memory riser boards installed, the computer supports up : ALERT! b Press the shroud toward the chassis until the top anchor tabs on the RIMM that...
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... on the system board memory sockets, it may be necessary to ensure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Check the installed modules and riser boards to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. NOTE: To access the securing clips on removing and installing the processor fan, see the Service Manual. 2 Lift...
... on the system board memory sockets, it may be necessary to ensure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Check the installed modules and riser boards to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. NOTE: To access the securing clips on removing and installing the processor fan, see the Service Manual. 2 Lift...
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... memory socket B outward simultaneously until riser board A pops out slightly from the chassis. 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 1 outward simultaneously until riser board B pops out slightly from ...the retention bracket up to disengage it may be necessary to the memory riser board, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the memory socket. 3 Remove memory riser board A: NOTE: To access the securing clips on removing and installing the...
... memory socket B outward simultaneously until riser board A pops out slightly from the chassis. 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 1 outward simultaneously until riser board B pops out slightly from ...the retention bracket up to disengage it may be necessary to the memory riser board, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the memory socket. 3 Remove memory riser board A: NOTE: To access the securing clips on removing and installing the...