Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual

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System Memory: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-Factor System User's Guidefile:///C|/infodev/2013/eDoc/OpGX1/UG/memory.htm[2/21/2013 11:47:13 AM]NOTE: Press the top center of the DIMM, and then press the top corners of theDIMM. This action firmly seats the DIMM in the socket, which allows the securingclips to snap into place around the end of the DIMM.Figure 1. Installing a DIMM1 Securing clips (2)2 Slots (2)4. Replace the computer cover, and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outletsand turn them on.NOTE: If Enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayedat the next system start-up:ALERT! Cover was previously removed.The system detects that the new memory does not match the existing system configuration informationand generates the following message:The amount of system memory has changed.Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility5. Press to enter the System Setup program, and check the value for System Memory.The system should have already changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installedmemory modules. Verify the new total. If it is correct, skip to step 7.6. If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your computer and peripherals from theirelectrical outlets. Remove the computer cover, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that theyare seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps 4 and 5.7. When the System Memory total is correct, press to exit the System Setup program.8. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the DIMMs are operating properly.Removing DIMMsTo remove a DIMM, press the securing clips outward simultaneously until the DIMM disengages from the