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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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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. 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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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." 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.
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... 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 matched pairs. Memory Riser Board Components suspend-to-RAM (STR) light riser board A suspend-to identify pairs of components, and speed...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 ...
... 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 matched pairs. Memory Riser Board Components suspend-to-RAM (STR) light riser board A suspend-to identify pairs of components, and speed...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 ...
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... CRIMMs, and the fourth pair can either be installed in sockets 1 and 2. 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. Before removing a component from the computer, wait 10 to identify the system...
... CRIMMs, and the fourth pair can either be installed in sockets 1 and 2. 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. Before removing a component from the computer, wait 10 to identify the system...
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... microprocessor 0. 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). 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 disconnecting the...
... microprocessor 0. 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). 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 disconnecting the...
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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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... that the two bracket tabs insert into place at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board A with memory riser boards installed in the chassis. 53 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory riser board, press the riser board straight down into socket 2 until it is secured in sockets 1 and 2. 1 If...
... that the two bracket tabs insert into place at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board A with memory riser boards installed in the chassis. 53 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory riser board, press the riser board straight down into socket 2 until it is secured in sockets 1 and 2. 1 If...
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...the chassis. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on . Memory Riser Board Replacement This document provides instructions on replacing the memory riser board on the computer chassis to go out. If a wrist grounding strap is not available, ... remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in this procedure. Memory Riser Board Replacement 5 Precautionary Measures Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. Disconnect your body before you may need to wait 10 to...
...the chassis. Also avoid touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on . Memory Riser Board Replacement This document provides instructions on replacing the memory riser board on the computer chassis to go out. If a wrist grounding strap is not available, ... remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in this procedure. Memory Riser Board Replacement 5 Precautionary Measures Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. Disconnect your body before you may need to wait 10 to...
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... of the computer. " 1 If you perform this procedure, see the following figure). d ell. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt.
... of the computer. " 1 If you perform this procedure, see the following figure). d ell. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt.
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... inside 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 Closing the Computer Cover 1 Check all cable connections, especially those that the release latch clicks into position.
... inside 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 Closing the Computer Cover 1 Check all cable connections, especially those that the release latch clicks into position.
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...-, and 512-megabyte (MB) capacities. NOTE: The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. 8 Memory Riser Board Replacement See "System Memory Installation Guidelines" for the location of memory devices it contains. NOTE: The amount of 16 memory devices. See "Memory Module Label" for instructions you must follow when installing memory modules. NOTE: The computer does not support RIMMs...
...-, and 512-megabyte (MB) capacities. NOTE: The optional memory riser boards only support PC800 memory modules. 8 Memory Riser Board Replacement See "System Memory Installation Guidelines" for the location of memory devices it contains. NOTE: The amount of 16 memory devices. See "Memory Module Label" for instructions you must follow when installing memory modules. NOTE: The computer does not support RIMMs...
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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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... 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: • The memory riser boards must be installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. Memory riser board A must be installed in sockets 1 and 2. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs...
... 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: • The memory riser boards must be installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. Memory riser board A must be installed in sockets 1 and 2. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs...
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... 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 ...4-GB configurations, see the User's Guide. • Memory sockets on the riser boards must be upgraded in a pair must contain CRIMMs, and the remaining pair(s) can access this document from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User's Guides icon on your desktop...
... 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 ...4-GB configurations, see the User's Guide. • Memory sockets on the riser boards must be upgraded in a pair must contain CRIMMs, and the remaining pair(s) can access this document from the Dell Precision ResourceCD or from the User's Guides icon on your desktop...
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... shroud: a Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the shroud. 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. d ell. The top anchor tabs will ...
... shroud: a Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the shroud. 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. d ell. The top anchor tabs will ...
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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 Memory Riser Boards." 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.
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 Memory Riser Boards." 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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... rt. com 7 Install the upgrade modules in system setup. 8 If you removed the memory riser boards, install the riser boards. NOTE: See "System Memory Installation Guidelines." NOTE: See "Installing Memory Riser Boards." 9 Install the airflow shroud: a Insert the bottom anchor tabs of System Memory to the electrical outlet, and turn it contains. The computer detects that identifies...
... rt. com 7 Install the upgrade modules in system setup. 8 If you removed the memory riser boards, install the riser boards. NOTE: See "System Memory Installation Guidelines." NOTE: See "Installing Memory Riser Boards." 9 Install the airflow shroud: a Insert the bottom anchor tabs of System Memory to the electrical outlet, and turn it contains. The computer detects that identifies...
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...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 system board memory socket 1 outward simultaneously until riser board B pops out slightly from the chassis. b Lift the... , s e e "Precautionary Measures." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the memory riser board retention bracket (see the Service Manual. a Press the securing clips of the memory socket. 3 Remove memory riser board A: NOTE: To access the securing clips on removing and installing the processor fan, see...
...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 system board memory socket 1 outward simultaneously until riser board B pops out slightly from the chassis. b Lift the... , s e e "Precautionary Measures." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the memory riser board retention bracket (see the Service Manual. a Press the securing clips of the memory socket. 3 Remove memory riser board A: NOTE: To access the securing clips on removing and installing the processor fan, see...
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...down into socket 1 until the securing clips snap into place at the ends 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 socket 2 until it is secured in sockets 1 and 2. 1 ...If any RIMMs occupy memory sockets on the bottom of riser board A with equal force applied at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of the riser board. 2 Install memory riser board B (see "System Board Memory Components." NOTICE: To avoid damage to ...
...down into socket 1 until the securing clips snap into place at the ends 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 socket 2 until it is secured in sockets 1 and 2. 1 ...If any RIMMs occupy memory sockets on the bottom of riser board A with equal force applied at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of the riser board. 2 Install memory riser board B (see "System Board Memory Components." NOTICE: To avoid damage to ...