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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...
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...
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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
Service Manual
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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." To locate the memory sockets on the system board, see "Memory Riser Board Components." Memory Module Label number of memory devices in RIMM 128MB/16 ECC xxx 45
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." To locate the memory sockets on the system board, see "Memory Riser Board Components." Memory Module Label number of memory devices in RIMM 128MB/16 ECC xxx 45
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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 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...
... 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 occupied either by a RIMM or a CRIMM. • Memory...
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... memory modules using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines: • The memory riser boards must be empty or contain CRIMMs. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs with memory riser boards installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can be installed in system board socket 2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Mixed pairs of...
... memory modules using the optional memory riser boards, observe the following guidelines: • The memory riser boards must be empty or contain CRIMMs. Sockets 3 and 4 cannot contain RIMMs with memory riser boards installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can be installed in system board socket 2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Mixed pairs of...
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... it may be necessary to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. b Lift the bracket away 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 disconnecting the computer from the socket...
... it may be necessary to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. b Lift the bracket away 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 disconnecting the computer from the socket...
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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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... 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 the chassis slots. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the chassis... at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board A with the ridges inside memory socket 1 on the bottom of the riser board. 2 Install memory riser board B (see "System Board Components." The memory sockets on the riser board will face away from the ...
... 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 the chassis slots. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the chassis... at the ends of the riser board. 3 Install memory riser board A: a Align the edges of riser board A with the ridges inside memory socket 1 on the bottom of the riser board. 2 Install memory riser board B (see "System Board Components." The memory sockets on the riser board will face away from the ...
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...on the system board is not available, touch any telephone or network lines from their power sources. Also, disconnect any unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer or on the computer chassis, such as the padlock loop on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. While ...you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in this procedure. Memory Riser Board Replacement 5
...on the system board is not available, touch any telephone or network lines from their power sources. Also, disconnect any unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer or on the computer chassis, such as the padlock loop on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer. While ...you remove the computer cover, perform the following steps in this procedure. Memory Riser Board Replacement 5
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... perform this procedure, see the following figure). w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement d ell.
... perform this procedure, see the following figure). w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. Opening the Computer Cover cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring 6 Memory Riser Board Replacement d ell.
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... that might have come loose during your computer, install the padlock. 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 no tools or extra parts (including screws) are using a padlock to secure your...
... that might have come loose during your computer, install the padlock. 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 no tools or extra parts (including screws) are using a padlock to secure your...
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...than 4 GB, depending on the system board, see "Memory Riser Board Components." You can also determine the number of the label 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 See "Memory Module Label" for .... w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. To reach the maximum 4-gigabyte (GB) memory total, you must install the optional memory riser boards and use eight 512-MB modules that identifies the number of memory devices it contains. d ell.
...than 4 GB, depending on the system board, see "Memory Riser Board Components." You can also determine the number of the label 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 See "Memory Module Label" for .... w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. To reach the maximum 4-gigabyte (GB) memory total, you must install the optional memory riser boards and use eight 512-MB modules that identifies the number of memory devices it contains. d ell.
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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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... 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 Memory riser board A must be installed in system board memory socket 1, and riser board B must be installed in system board socket 2. System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can either be installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B Memory Riser Board Components...
... 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 Memory riser board A must be installed in system board memory socket 1, and riser board B must be installed in system board socket 2. System board memory sockets 3 and 4 can either be installed in system board memory sockets 1 and 2. See "System Board Memory Components" to -RAM light riser board B Memory Riser Board Components...
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... modules of identical capacity, number of error checking and correction (ECC) and non-ECC modules all memory sockets on the memory riser boards need to be empty. In other words, two sockets in matched pairs. NOTE: For more pairs of memory sockets contain RIMMs... then the third 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 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 MB...
... modules of identical capacity, number of error checking and correction (ECC) and non-ECC modules all memory sockets on the memory riser boards need to be empty. In other words, two sockets in matched pairs. NOTE: For more pairs of memory sockets contain RIMMs... then the third 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 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 MB...
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...time to 20 seconds. 2 Lay the computer on its right side. 3 Open the computer cover. 4 To access system board memory sockets, remove the microprocessor airflow shroud: a Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the ... computer and devices, disconnect them . w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. d ell. 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 128...
...time to 20 seconds. 2 Lay the computer on its right side. 3 Open the computer cover. 4 To access system board memory sockets, remove the microprocessor airflow shroud: a Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the ... computer and devices, disconnect them . w w w.d el l.co m | su p po rt. d ell. 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 128...
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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 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. 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.
M e mo r y R i s er B o a rd Re p la c e m en t 13 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. 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.
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...correct, skip to the electrical outlet, and turn it contains. 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." See "Memory Module Label" for System Memory. Cover was previously removed. w w w.d el l.co ...anchor slots. The computer detects that identifies the number of memory devices installed through the System Memory option in system board or riser board sockets. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility 13 Enter system setup, and ...
...correct, skip to the electrical outlet, and turn it contains. 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." See "Memory Module Label" for System Memory. Cover was previously removed. w w w.d el l.co ...anchor slots. The computer detects that identifies the number of memory devices installed through the System Memory option in system board or riser board sockets. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility 13 Enter system setup, and ...
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... rd Re p la c e m en t 15 Removing a Memory Module 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." Check the installed modules and riser boards to the computer and electrical outlets. NOTICE: To avoid damage to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. For instructions on the system... board memory sockets, it may be necessary to the memory module, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the memory...
... rd Re p la c e m en t 15 Removing a Memory Module 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." Check the installed modules and riser boards to the computer and electrical outlets. NOTICE: To avoid damage to remove the fan for microprocessor 0. For instructions on the system... board memory sockets, it may be necessary to the memory module, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the memory...
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... the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of system board memory socket B outward simultaneously until riser board A pops out slightly from the retention brackets on riser board B. 4 Remove memory riser board B: 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...
... the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of system board memory socket B outward simultaneously until riser board A pops out slightly from the retention brackets on riser board B. 4 Remove memory riser board B: 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...