Dell SC440 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Installing System Components 61
5
Applying even pressure to both ends of the module, insert the module into the connector and carefully
press the module into place.
Figure 3-14. Installing and Removing a Memory Module
6
Pull up on the securing clips to lock the module into place.
If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
When the memory module is properly seated in the connector, the securing clips on the memory
module socket should align with the securing clips on the other connectors with memory modules
installed.
7
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.
8
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
The system detects that the new memory does not match the existing configuration information and
generates the following message:
The amount of system memory has changed.
Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility
9
Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program and check the value for
Memory Info
. See "System
Setup Options" on page 28.
The system should have changed the value for
Memory Info
to reflect the newly installed memory.
Verify the new value. If it is correct, skip to step 13.
10
If the memory value is incorrect, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the
system from the electrical outlet.
1 memory module 2 alignment key 3 socket
4 memory module socket
ejectors (2)
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