Dell PowerEdge 500SC - Manual (Page 42)

Press <F1> to continue; <F2> to enter System Setup
5. Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting in the system data box on the System Setup screens. The
system should have already changed the value in the System Memory setting to reflect the newly installed memory.
6. If the System Memory value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat steps 1 through 4, checking to
make sure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
7. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics (see " Running the System Diagnostics ").
Installing Memory Modules
1. Remove the system cover (see " Removing the System Cover and Support Beam " in "Troubleshooting Your System").
2. Press down and outward on the ejectors on the memory module socket, as shown in Figure 6 -8 , to allow the memory module to be inserted into the
socket.
3. Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbars in the connector.
4. Insert the module straight down into the connector, making sure that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the
ends until the memory module snaps into place.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket should align with the ejectors on the other
sockets with memory modules installed.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules.
6. Perform steps 4 through 7 of " Performing a Memory Upgrade ."
Figure 6-8. Installing a Memory Module
Removing Memory Modules
1. Remove the system cover.
2. Locate the memory module sockets in which you will remove memory modules.
Figure 6 -7 shows the order of the memory module sockets.
3. Press down and outward on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket (see Figure 6 -9 ).
Figure 6-9. Removing a Memory Module
WARNING: 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 System " in "Troubleshooting Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.
NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module.
WARNING: 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 System " in "Troubleshooting Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.