Installing Memory - Dell Precision Workstation 470 User Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide

Installing Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface
on the computer chassis.
NOTE: If you have incorrectly installed memory, when you start your computer you will receive an error message.
Press <F2> to enter system setup and help identify the error. See
guidelines.
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
NOTE: Memory modules should be installed in the following order: connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2, DIMM_3 and
DIMM_4, and then DIMM_5 and DIMM_6. See
1 DIMM_1 connector
2 securing clips (2)
3 connector
3. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.
1 cutouts (2)
2 memory module
3 notch
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