Dell PowerEdge 1600SC User Manual

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Memory Modules

 

The four memory module connectors on the system board can accommodate from 128 MB to 4 GB of registered memory modules.

 

Memory Upgrade Kits

 

System memory is upgradable to 4 GB by installing combinations of 128-, 256-, 512-MB, and 1-GB registered DDR SDRAM modules. You can purchase memory
upgrade kits as needed.

 

 

Memory Module Installation Guidelines

 

Starting with the connector nearest the side of the system board, the memory module sockets are labeled "DIMMA" through "DIMMD" (see

Figure A

-3

). When

you install memory modules, install the first module in connector DIMMA before installing additional modules in connectors DIMMB, DIMMC, and DIMMD.

 

Table 6

-1

lists sample memory configurations based on these guidelines.

 

 

Table 6-1. Sample Memory Module Configurations 

 

Performing a Memory Upgrade

 

 

1.

 

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.

 

Remove the cover (see "

Removing the Cover

" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

3.

 

Lay the system on its right side.

4.

 

Install or remove memory modules as necessary to reach the desired memory total (see "

Installing Memory Modules

" and "

Removing Memory

Modules

").

 

See

Figure A

-3

to locate the memory module connectors.

5.

 

Stand the system upright.

6.

 

Install the cover (see "

Installing the Cover

" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

7.

 

Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

 

After the system completes the POST routine, it runs a memory test.

NOTICE:

The DDR SDRAM memory modules must be PC-266 compliant.

Total Memory

DIMMA

DIMMB

DIMMC

DIMMD

 

128 MB

 

128 MB

 

None

 

None

 

None

 

512 MB

 

256 MB

 

256 MB

 

None

 

None

 

512 MB

 

512 MB

 

None

 

None

 

None

 

1 GB

 

512 MB

 

512 MB

 

None

 

None

 

1.5 GB

 

1 GB

 

512 MB

 

None

 

None

 

2 GB

 

512 MB

 

512 MB

 

512 MB

 

512 MB

 

3 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

None

 

3 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

512 MB

 

512 MB

 

4 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

1 GB

 

NOTE:

This table only lists sample memory module configurations. Not all possible configurations are listed.

CAUTION:

Before you perform this procedure, 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 Guide.

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