Memory Module Upgrade Kits; Memory Module Installation Guidelines - Dell PowerEdge 1750 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Memory Module Upgrade Kits

The system is upgradable to 8 GB by installing combinations of 128-, 256-, 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB registered memory modules. You can purchase memory
upgrade kits as needed.
NOTE: The memory modules must be rated for 266-MHz operation.

Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Starting with the socket closest to the edge of the system board, the memory module sockets are labeled DIMM_1A and DIMM_1B (bank 1) and DIMM_2A and
DIMM_2B (bank 2). See Figure 6-3. When you install memory modules, follow these guidelines:
You must install memory modules in matched pairs (bank 1 DIMMs must match; bank 2 DIMMs must match).
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Install a pair of memory modules in bank 1 before installing a second pair in bank 2.
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Figure 6-3. Memory Module Sockets
Table 6-1 illustrates several sample memory configurations based on these guidelines.
Table 6-1. Sample Memory Configurations
BANK1
Total Desired Memory DIMM_1A DIMM_1B DIMM_2A DIMM_2B
256 MB 128 MB
512 MB 256 MB
1 GB 256 MB
4 GB 1 GB
8 GB 2 GB
Performing a Memory Module Upgrade
To perform a memory module upgrade to the system board, perform the following steps.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see
"Safety First—For You and Your
1. Open the system covers. See
2. Locate the memory module sockets in which you will install or replace memory modules.
Figure 6-3 identifies the memory module banks on the system board and shows the order of the socket designations.
3. Install or replace the memory modules as necessary to reach the desired memory total. See
Modules."
4. Close the system covers. See
5. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system.
BANK2
128 MB none none
256 MB none none
256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
"Opening the System Covers" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
"Closing the System Covers" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
"Installing Memory Modules" or "Removing Memory