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... 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards . 175 Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 179 Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 180 Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 187 Cards 194 Expansion Card Support 194 Installing an Expansion Card 195 Removing an Expansion Card 202 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card...
... 4-GB or Greater Configurations (32-bit Operating Systems Only 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards . 175 Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 179 Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 180 Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) 187 Cards 194 Expansion Card Support 194 Installing an Expansion Card 195 Removing an Expansion Card 202 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card...
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Inside View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 power supply 2 hard drive bay 3 memory shroud NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory riser cards in order to secure the risers and to avoid damage. 4 5.25-inch drive bay 5 5.25-inch drive bay with 3.5-inch drive panel plate 26 About Your Computer its thumbscrews must be sufficiently tight in place;
Inside View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 power supply 2 hard drive bay 3 memory shroud NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory riser cards in order to secure the risers and to avoid damage. 4 5.25-inch drive bay 5 5.25-inch drive bay with 3.5-inch drive panel plate 26 About Your Computer its thumbscrews must be sufficiently tight in place;
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... and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. or 1600-MHz data rate 8 (16 with optional memory riser cards 32 GB standard F0000h Intel 5400 64 bits Quad-channel fully-buffered DIMM 38 Bits About Your Computer 29 or 800... heat spreaders (FLHS) are required for all memory. 1 GB 64 GB with optional memory riser) 512-MB or 1-, 2-, or 4-GB ECC 667- Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information System chipset Data bus ...
... and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. or 1600-MHz data rate 8 (16 with optional memory riser cards 32 GB standard F0000h Intel 5400 64 bits Quad-channel fully-buffered DIMM 38 Bits About Your Computer 29 or 800... heat spreaders (FLHS) are required for all memory. 1 GB 64 GB with optional memory riser) 512-MB or 1-, 2-, or 4-GB ECC 667- Processor Processor type Internal cache External bus frequency Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory BIOS address System Information System chipset Data bus ...
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... not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Confirm that the memory risers and/or graphics riser are properly attached to the memory risers and graphics riser. Contact Dell for further information. Contact Dell for technical assistance...
... not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 287). Confirm that the memory risers and/or graphics riser are properly attached to the memory risers and graphics riser. Contact Dell for further information. Contact Dell for technical assistance...
User's Guide
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... "Contacting Dell" on page 98. A L E R T ! ALERT! ALERT! A L E R T ! I N S E L F TE S T F A I L S I N D I L E D T O R E S P O N D - See "Memory Problems" on page 287. DIMMS MUST HAVE FULL DIMM HEAT S P R E A D E R S - ALERT! Ensure that you are properly installed and operating correctly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 93. 118 Troubleshooting Tools PLEASE ENTER SETUP FOR MEMORY INFORMATION DETAILS. - ALERT! M E M O R Y B U I O U S S H U T D O W N D U E T O T H E R M A L E V E N T - INVALID MEMORY INSTALLED. ALERT! ALERT! MEMORY RISERS MUST...
... "Contacting Dell" on page 98. A L E R T ! ALERT! ALERT! A L E R T ! I N S E L F TE S T F A I L S I N D I L E D T O R E S P O N D - See "Memory Problems" on page 287. DIMMS MUST HAVE FULL DIMM HEAT S P R E A D E R S - ALERT! Ensure that you are properly installed and operating correctly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 93. 118 Troubleshooting Tools PLEASE ENTER SETUP FOR MEMORY INFORMATION DETAILS. - ALERT! M E M O R Y B U I O U S S H U T D O W N D U E T O T H E R M A L E V E N T - INVALID MEMORY INSTALLED. ALERT! ALERT! MEMORY RISERS MUST...
User's Guide
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...from the computer. 6 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 7 Disconnect the front fan and the card fan from the card fan and the memory-riser support structure. c Move it slightly up and to the right at all cables attached to the I/O panel. 148 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Carefully note... cables correctly. Always lift correctly to remove it ; See your Product Information Guide for other important safety information. b Disconnect its four screws. d Set the riser aside. 5 Loosen the captive thumbscrews that secure the memory shroud and lift to avoid injury;
...from the computer. 6 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 7 Disconnect the front fan and the card fan from the card fan and the memory-riser support structure. c Move it slightly up and to the right at all cables attached to the I/O panel. 148 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Carefully note... cables correctly. Always lift correctly to remove it ; See your Product Information Guide for other important safety information. b Disconnect its four screws. d Set the riser aside. 5 Loosen the captive thumbscrews that secure the memory shroud and lift to avoid injury;
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Adding and Replacing Parts 151 CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you need a long Phillips screwdriver. 5 Loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly, you touch it. 6 Rotate the heat-sink assembly upward, and remove it from the computer. 1 2 3 1 memory shroud 3 memory fan (only present on computers without memory riser cards) 2 thumbscrews (2) NOTE: To loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly.
Adding and Replacing Parts 151 CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you need a long Phillips screwdriver. 5 Loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly, you touch it. 6 Rotate the heat-sink assembly upward, and remove it from the computer. 1 2 3 1 memory shroud 3 memory fan (only present on computers without memory riser cards) 2 thumbscrews (2) NOTE: To loosen the two captive screws on each side of the heat-sink assembly.
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NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. its thumbscrews must be sufficiently tight in order to secure the risers and to fall on page 154. Otherwise, continue with step 10. Adding and Replacing Parts 153 1 2 3 4 1 processor cover 3 socket 2 processor...
NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. its thumbscrews must be sufficiently tight in order to secure the risers and to fall on page 154. Otherwise, continue with step 10. Adding and Replacing Parts 153 1 2 3 4 1 processor cover 3 socket 2 processor...
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... extended. NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to touch the underside of the processor. 1 2 3 1 memory shroud 3 memory fan (only present on systems without memory riser cards) 2 thumbscrews (2) 4 If you are replacing a processor, remove the processor (see "Removing the Processor" on page 150). 5 Unpack the new processor...
... extended. NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to touch the underside of the processor. 1 2 3 1 memory shroud 3 memory fan (only present on systems without memory riser cards) 2 thumbscrews (2) 4 If you are replacing a processor, remove the processor (see "Removing the Processor" on page 150). 5 Unpack the new processor...
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... the computer and devices to avoid damage. 15 Replace the memory shroud and memory fan. 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in order to secure the risers and to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 145).... Tighten the thumbscrews until the memory shroud is well secured and will not shift when the computer ...
... the computer and devices to avoid damage. 15 Replace the memory shroud and memory fan. 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screw housing (4) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in order to secure the risers and to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 145).... Tighten the thumbscrews until the memory shroud is well secured and will not shift when the computer ...
User's Guide
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... to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to maneuver. See your computer...
... to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of the procedures in this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to maneuver. See your computer...
User's Guide
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1 2 3 1 memory shroud 3 memory fan 2 thumbscrews (2) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in order to secure the risers and to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 145). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device ...
1 2 3 1 memory shroud 3 memory fan 2 thumbscrews (2) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in order to secure the risers and to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 145). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device ...
User's Guide
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...computer in order to disconnect the memory riser cards from each riser card are numbered DIMM_1-DIMM_4. The four memory riser cards that you received with your computer are numbered; DIMM_1 must be populated on riser card 1, and so on. Memory must be populated on each ... memory riser card is populated on any other . The memory slots on each other card. These numbers indicate which DIMM slot on the system board each riser card. Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers ...
...computer in order to disconnect the memory riser cards from each riser card are numbered DIMM_1-DIMM_4. The four memory riser cards that you received with your computer are numbered; DIMM_1 must be populated on riser card 1, and so on. Memory must be populated on each ... memory riser card is populated on any other . The memory slots on each other card. These numbers indicate which DIMM slot on the system board each riser card. Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Memory Installation (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers ...
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... can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the system board; Install memory modules in order of their labels on page 139. Doing so may cause the system not to the computer. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "... first into DIMM_1 on each board and then DIMM_2 on each board, and so on page 141). 180 Adding and Replacing Parts Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: Do not install non-ECC, unbuffered, or non-fully-buffered...
... can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the system board; Install memory modules in order of their labels on page 139. Doing so may cause the system not to the computer. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "... first into DIMM_1 on each board and then DIMM_2 on each board, and so on page 141). 180 Adding and Replacing Parts Installing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) CAUTION: Before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: Do not install non-ECC, unbuffered, or non-fully-buffered...
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1 2 3 1 power connectors (4) 3 securing clips (2) 2 memory connectors (4) 4 Disconnect the power cable from memory riser card 1 and 2. 5 Grasp the memory riser card 1 at each corner and lift memory riser card 1 and attached card 2 from the connector. 182 Adding and Replacing Parts If a card is difficult to remove, gently ease it back and forth to remove it from the DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 slots on the system board.
1 2 3 1 power connectors (4) 3 securing clips (2) 2 memory connectors (4) 4 Disconnect the power cable from memory riser card 1 and 2. 5 Grasp the memory riser card 1 at each corner and lift memory riser card 1 and attached card 2 from the connector. 182 Adding and Replacing Parts If a card is difficult to remove, gently ease it back and forth to remove it from the DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 slots on the system board.
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... for 667 MHz DIMMs. Adding and Replacing Parts 183 If a card is difficult to remove, gently ease it from the DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 memory module connectors on the memory riser card into which you touch them. 8 Press out the securing clip at each end of the module connector on the system board. CAUTION...
... for 667 MHz DIMMs. Adding and Replacing Parts 183 If a card is difficult to remove, gently ease it from the DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 memory module connectors on the memory riser card into which you touch them. 8 Press out the securing clip at each end of the module connector on the system board. CAUTION...
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NOTE: Align the memory module carefully to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal ... end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 2 1 3 4 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 2 memory module 4 crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to ensure that it is facing the correct direction; FBDs on memory riser cards 1 and 2 face a different direction than those on riser cards 3 and 4. 9 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 184 Adding...
NOTE: Align the memory module carefully to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. If you apply equal ... end of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 2 1 3 4 1 cutouts (2) 3 notch 2 memory module 4 crossbar NOTICE: To avoid damage to ensure that it is facing the correct direction; FBDs on memory riser cards 1 and 2 face a different direction than those on riser cards 3 and 4. 9 Align the notch on the bottom of the module. 184 Adding...
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... snap into position. 1 2 1 memory riser cards 1 and 2 2 memory riser cards 3 and 4 NOTE: If a memory-riser power cable is not plugged in each riser card with the crossbar in , the system will not boot. 13 Connect the power cables back into memory riser cards 3 and 4. 14 Ensure that memory riser card 3 is above system-board connector DIMM_3 and memory riser card 4 is above system...
... snap into position. 1 2 1 memory riser cards 1 and 2 2 memory riser cards 3 and 4 NOTE: If a memory-riser power cable is not plugged in each riser card with the crossbar in , the system will not boot. 13 Connect the power cables back into memory riser cards 3 and 4. 14 Ensure that memory riser card 3 is above system-board connector DIMM_3 and memory riser card 4 is above system...
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... connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into memory riser cards 1 and 2. 1 2 1 memory shroud 2 thumbscrews (2) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in place; NOTE: If a memory-riser power cable is moved. 18 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 145). its...
... connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into memory riser cards 1 and 2. 1 2 1 memory shroud 2 thumbscrews (2) NOTICE: The memory shroud holds the (optional) memory risers in place; NOTE: If a memory-riser power cable is moved. 18 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 145). its...
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...To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your body before opening the cover. Return to the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on . 20 Press to ensure maximum system stability. See your computer's electronic components. Always lift correctly to lift,... Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) CAUTION: Before you touch any of Installed Memory to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet...
...To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from your body before opening the cover. Return to the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on . 20 Press to ensure maximum system stability. See your computer's electronic components. Always lift correctly to lift,... Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. Removing Memory (With Optional Memory Riser Cards) CAUTION: Before you touch any of Installed Memory to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the electrical outlet...