Dell 710 Personal Computer User Manual


 
82 Removing and Installing Parts
Addressing Memory Configurations
If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP, your computer will support
a maximum of 4 GB of memory. If you are using a 64-bit operating system, your computer will support a
maximum of 8 GB (2-GB DIMMs in each of the four slots) of memory.
Installing Memory
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 76).
3
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
1 memory connector closest to
processor
2 securing clips (2) 3 memory connector
2
3
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