Dell Inspiron 7500 - Manual (Page 79)

7. Install the new memory module(s) according to the following steps:
a. Align the notch in the edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module socket.
b. Press the memory module ’s edge connector firmly into the socket.
c. Pivot the module down until it clicks.
8. Replace the memory module cover.
9. Reinstall any batteries you removed in step 3.
10. Reconnect your computer and peripherals to electrical outlets.
11. Turn on the peripherals and then turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
12. Confirm that the system configuration information reflects the newly installed memory by checking the System Memory option on the Main
menu of the Setup program.
To enter the Setup program, press <F2> while the computer is booting. The Main menu appears. If the System Memory total is incorrect,
the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat steps 1 through 11 until the memory total is correct.
13. Run the System Memory device group in the Dell Diagnostics to confirm that the installed memory modules are operating correctly.
For instructions, see “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 3 of the Dell Inspiron 7500 System Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
14. If you have added additional memory to your computer, you will need to delete and recreate the save-to-disk suspend file on your hard-disk
drive so that it is large enough to accommodate the new memory.
For instructions, refer to “ Creating the Save-to-Disk Suspend File . ”
Table 4. Upper Memory Map
Table 5. Conventional Memory Map
1 Slot 2
2 Memory module
3 Slot 1
NOTE: The computer will not boot without a memory module installed, nor if the installed module(s) are not seated properly in the
socket(s). No error message or beep code indicates this failure.
Location Description
10FFF0 – Extended memory
100000 –10FFEF High memory area
0F0000 –0FFFFF System BIOS
0E0000 –0EFFFF Video BIOS
0DC000 –0DFFFF Available
0D0000 –0DBFFF PC Card memory
0C0000 –0CFFFF Available
0A0000 –0BFFFF Video RAM
09FC00 –09FFFF PS/2 mouse-data area
000000 –09FBFF Conventional memory