Removing dimms – Dell OptiPlex GX100 User Manual

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5. Press <F2> to enter

System Setup

, and check the value for

System Memory

.

The system should have already changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. If it is
correct, skip to

step 7

.

6. If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your computer and peripherals from their electrical outlets. Remove the computer

cover, rotate the power supply, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat

steps

3, 4, and 5

.

7. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing

Chassis Intrusion

to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.

8. When the System Memory total is correct, press <Esc> to exit System Setup.

9. Run the

Dell Diagnostics

to verify that the DIMMs are operating properly.

Removing DIMMs

To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips outward simultaneously until the DIMM disengages and pops out slightly from the socket (see Figure
2).

Figure 2. Removing a DIMM

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NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting

the chassis intrusion detector.

1 Securing clips (2)

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