Dell OptiPlex GX1 - Manual (Page 70)

Installing System Board Options: Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Midsize Managed PC Systems
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128 MB 64 MB 64 MB
128 MB 128 MB
160 MB 128 MB 32 MB
192 MB 128 MB 64 MB
192 MB 128 MB 32 MB 32 MB
256 MB 128 MB 128 MB
320 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB
384 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB
512 MB 256 MB 256 MB
768 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
Performing a Memory Upgrade
CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any peripherals,
disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you
remove the computer cover. Also, before you install an expansion card, see "
Safety First —
For You and Your Computer ."
Follow this procedure to perform a memory upgrade:
1. Remove the computer cover according to the instructions in " Removing the Computer Cover ."
2. Rotate the power supply out of the way according to the instructions in " Rotating the Power Supply
Away From the System Board ."
3. Determine the DIMM sockets into which you will install DIMMs or replace existing DIMMs.
See Figure 1 and Table 1 .
4. Install or replace DIMMs as necessary to reach the desired memory total.
Follow the instructions in " Installing a DIMM " or " Removing a DIMM ," as appropriate.
5. Rotate the power supply back into the computer chassis.
6.
Replace the computer cover , and reconnect your computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets
and turn them on.
NOTE: If Enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed
at the next system start-up:
ALERT! Cover was previously removed.
The system detects that the new memory does not match the existing system configuration information
and generates the following message: