Installing System Components 85Installing Memory ModulesWARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after thesystem has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to coolbefore handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoidtouching the components on the memory module.CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized inyour product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that camewith the product.1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from the electrical outlet.2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 64.3 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" onpage 66.4 Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-1.5 Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shownin Figure 3-12, to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.6 Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not totouch the middle of the memory module.Mirroring 1 GB X X 2 1 4 22 GB X X 4 2 8 4Table 2. Sample UDIMM Memory Configurations (Per Processor)MemoryModeMemoryModuleSizeMemorySocketsSingle Processor Dual Processor4 1 2 3 PhysicalMemory(GB)AvailableMemory(GB)PhysicalMemory(GB)AvailableMemory(GB)
