Figure 74. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1 Install the air shroud.
2 Install the system cover.
3 Place the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4 Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
5 Install the power supply units.
6 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
7 To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reect the updated capacity of the installed
memory.
8 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is rmly
seated in the memory module socket.
9 Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Processor and heat sink
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING
: The heat sink may remain hot to touch for some time after the system is powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool
before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
5 Remove the power supply units.
6 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
7 Remove the system cover.
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