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WorkStation 420
System Memory Upgrade

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  • Page 1 Dell Precision ™ WorkStation 420 System Memory Upgrade  w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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  • Page 4 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dell Precision, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
  • Page 5 NOTES: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure. Dell recommends that you read the entire procedure before you begin. You must also be familiar with removing the system cover and locating the RIMMs. Dell recommends that you print the contents of the system User’s Guide for referencing important information that may not be available during critical procedures.
  • Page 6 Click Go and follow the instructions on screen to create a diskette containing the BIOS update files. NOTE: For some Dell systems, you are given a choice to create a diskette con- taining the BIOS update files or to download a file you can use from the hard drive.
  • Page 7 Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMMs) in 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-megabyte (MB) capacities. The RIMMs feature error checking and correction (ECC). Dell Precision 420 systems support a maximum of four RIMMs for up to 2 gigabytes (GB) of total memory.
  • Page 8 top of system Socket RIMMB_1 Socket RIMMA_2 Socket RIMMB_3 Socket RIMMA_4             When you add RIMMs, you must install them in matched pairs (pairs of identical capacity). If only one pair of RIMMs is installed, they must occupy sockets RIMMB_1 and RIMMA_2, and you must install continuity RIMMs (CRIMMs) in sockets RIMMB_3 and RIMMA_4.
  • Page 9 As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new RIMMs and automati- cally changes the system configuration information in system setup. NOTES: Adding or removing RIMMs causes the following message to be dis- played at the next system start-up: The amount of system memory has changed. support.dell.com System Memory Upgrade...
  • Page 10 If the memory total is still incorrect, contact Dell for technical support. See “Getting Help” in the User’s Guide. 12. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are operating properly. NOTE: For information on troubleshooting and running the Dell Diagnostics, see “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 11   '     $( ' %+ $ +  $     +      $          $ $     $(  Press the RIMM straight into the socket until the securing tabs snap into place around the ends of the RIMM. notches (2) securing clips (2)     support.dell.com System Memory Upgrade...
  • Page 12    &       +    $  $+ ' %+ $ +  $    $(  To remove a RIMM, press the securing clips outward simultaneously until the RIMM disengages from the socket (see Figure 1-3). It should pop out slightly. securing clips (2)   ! System Memory Upgrade...
  • Page 13 Dell Precision ™ WorkStation 420  w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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  • Page 15 Dell Precision ™ WorkStation 420  Dell Precision WorkStation 420 Rambus (RIMM) Dell Dell RIMM Dell Dell Precision ResourceCD User's Guides  BIOS RIMM (BIOS) BIOS RIMM BIOS Dell BIOS http://support. dell.com Downloads for Your Dell Dell Dell ™ (OS)
  • Page 16 BIOS BIOS Dell  RIMM BIOS BIOS (ESD) Dell  Dell • ...
  • Page 17 • RIMM  RIMM BIOS “ BIOS ” Dell Precision 420 Rambus (RDRAM) 64 128 256 512MB Rambus (RIMM) RIMM (ECC) Dell Precision 420 RIMM RIMM RIMM RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 RIMM  RIMM   support.dell.com...
  • Page 18 RIMM  RIMM RIMM RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 RIMM (CRIMM) 2-1 RIMM  RIMM   RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 128MB 64MB 64MB CRIMM CRIMM 256MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 256MB 128MB 128MB CRIMM CRIMM 512MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 256MB...
  • Page 19 RIMM RIMM CRIMM RIMM RIMM The amount of system memory has changed Enabled ALERT! Cover was previously removed. <F2> Setup Chassis Intrusion System Security <Enter> System Security Chassis Intrusion Reset Enabled Enabled-Silent Disabled Enabled <Esc> Dell  support.dell.com...
  • Page 20 Dell Dell  RIMM RIMM BIOS BIOS RIMM RIMM RIMM RIMM RIMM RIMM 2-2  RIMM ...
  • Page 21  RIMM RIMM RIMM 2-3  RIMM  support.dell.com...
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  • Page 23  420 Dell Precision ™  w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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  • Page 25  Dell Precision Rambus (RIMM) Dell Dell RIMM Dell Dell Precision ResourceCD BIOS RIMM (BIOS) BIOS RIMM BIOS Dell BIOS http://support.dell.com Downloads for Your Dell ( Dell Dell ™ (OS) FlashBIOS Updates ( BIOS Go ( BIOS Dell BIOS support.dell.com...
  • Page 26 BIOS BIOS Dell   RIMM BIOS BIOS (ESD)  Dell   Dell...
  • Page 27 • • RIMM   RIMM BIOS BIOS Dell Precision 420 Rambus (RDRAM) 64 128 256 (MB) Rambus (RIMM) RIMM (ECC) Dell Precision 420 RIMM (GB) RIMM RIMM !" RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 RIMM RIMM support.dell.com...
  • Page 28 #$%& RIMM RIMM RIMM ( RIMM RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 RIMM (CRIMM) ()*+, RIMM -./ RIMM RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB CRIMM CRIMM 256 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB CRIMM...
  • Page 29 The amount of system memory has changed. Enabled ( ALERT! Cover was previously removed. <F2> Setup Chassis Intrusion ( System Security ( <Enter> System Security Chassis Intrusion Reset ( Enabled Enabled-Silent ( Disabled ( Enabled <Esc> Dell Dell Dell support.dell.com...
  • Page 30 RIMM  RIMM BIOS BIOS RIMM RIMM RIMM 3-2)   RIMM RIMM RIMM RIMM...
  • Page 31 RIMM  RIMM RIMM 3-3) RIMM RIMM support.dell.com...
  • Page 33 Dell Precision ™ WorkStation 420   w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
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  • Page 35 ™ Dell Precision WorkStation 420   Dell Precision WorkStation 420 RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module)  : RIMM Dell Dell Precision ResourceCD BIOS  RIMM BIOS ( BIOS BIOS RIMM BIOS BIOS Dell http://support.jp.dell.com Dell ™ ] > [ ] > [BIOS]...
  • Page 36 BIOS BIOS  : Dell BIOS BIOS BIOS Dell   : RIMM BIOS BIOS (4-1  : ™ Dell   :  ...
  • Page 37 • • RIMM   : RIMM BIOS BIOS (4-1 Dell Precision 420 RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic Random- Access Memory) 512-MB ( 64 128 256 RIMM (Rambus Inline ECC (  Memory Module) RIMM  )  4   2 GB ( ...
  • Page 38   RIMMB_1  RIMMA_2  RIMMB_3  RIMMA_4  4-1. RIMM  RIMM  RIMM     RIMM RIMM RIMM RIMMA_2 RIMMB_1 RIMMA_4 RIMMB_3 CRIMM ( RIMM) " 4-1. RIMM RIMM    RIMMB_1 RIMMA_2 RIMMB_3 RIMMA_4 128 MB 64 MB...
  • Page 39 256 MB 2048 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB  :  : BIOS BIOS $BIOS %(4-1 &! ' RIMM  : RIMM $RIMM %(4-7 $RIMM RIMM %(4-8 RIMM RIMM CRIMM &! ' - ./   4-5 support.dell.com...
  • Page 40 12 RIMM  : RIMM The amount of system memory has changed.  45 [Enabled] ALERT! Cover was previously removed. 89 ! (: $Setup% <F2>  ; <F2> < => =>  : Chassis Intrusion [System Security] [ System Security ] <Enter>...
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