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securing
clips (2)
3.
Orient the DIMM so that the cutouts on its edge connector align with the cross-
bars in the central groove of the socket.
4.
Insert the DIMM straight down into the socket, making sure it fits into the vertical
guides at each end of the socket. Press firmly at each end until the DIMM snaps
into place.
If you inserted the DIMM correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at
each end of the DIMM (see step 2 of Figure 2-10).
5.
Replace the computer cover and support beam, and reconnect your computer
and devices to their electrical outlets.
6.
Reboot the computer system, and press <Del> when prompted to enter the sys-
tem setup program. Verify that the amount displayed for System Memory on the
Main screen is correct.
If the memory total is incorrect, turn off the system, remove the computer cover
and support beam, and reseat the DIMMs in their sockets. Then repeat steps 5
and 6.
7 .
Insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
For systems running Windows 98, also insert the Microsoft Windows 98 Boot
Disk into the diskette drive.
NOTE: For systems running Windows NT, use the Hard Drive Diagnostics and
Utilities diskette included with your computer system or any MS-DOS
diskette.
1.
Installing Upgrades on the System Board 2-17
2.
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