Removing Memory Module - Dell PowerEdge R430 Owner's Manual

System DIMM Size (in
Capacity (in GB)
GB)
160 16 and 8
192 16
384 32

Removing memory module

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified 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 came with the product.
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow time for 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.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, making sure not to touch
the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of
the memory-module socket.
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Number of DIMM Rank,
DIMMs Organization, and
Frequency
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,
12
2R, x8, 2133 MT/s,
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
2R, x8, 1866 MT/s
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s,
12
2R, x4, 1866 MT/s
RDIMM, 2R, x4, 2133
12
MT/s
RDIMM, 2R, x4, 1866
MT/s
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
DIMM Slot Population
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6,A7,A8, B1,
B2, B3, B4
NOTE: 16 GB DIMMs must
be installed in slots
numbered A1, A2, A3, A4,
B1, B2, B3, and B4 and 8
GB DIMMs must be
installed in slots A5, A6, A7,
and A8.
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6,A7,A8, B1,
B2, B3, B4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6,A7,A8, B1,
B2, B3, B4
system.