Table 11. Processor conguration
Processor Conguration Memory population rules Memory population information
Single CPU Memory population order {1,2}, {3,4} See Memory mirroring note
Sample memory congurations
The following tables show sample memory congurations for one and two processor congurations that follow the appropriate memory
guidelines.
NOTE: 1R, 2R, and 4R in the following tables indicate single, dual, and quad-rank DIMMs respectively.
Table 12. Memory congurations—single processor
System
capacity (in
GB)
DIMM size
(in GB)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM rank, organization, and frequency DIMM slot population
4 4 1
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1
8 4 2
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2
16 4 4
1R, x8, 2133 MT/s
1R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4
8 2
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2
Removing memory modules
Prerequisites
CAUTION
: Many repairs may only be done by a certied service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3 Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING
: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory
modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or
metallic contacts on the memory module.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied.
Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
Steps
1 Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
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