Dell Studio Slim D540S (Late 2008) User Manual
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Replacing Memory Module(s)
Dell Studio™ Slim 540s Service Manual
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Locate the memory modules on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
4.
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
5.
Grasp the memory module and pull it upwards.
If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
6.
Ensure that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you install memory modules in any
other connector.
7.
Align the notch at the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector.
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1
securing clip
2
memory module connector
NOTICE:
Do not install ECC memory modules.
NOTICE:
If you remove your original memory module(s) from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new memory
module(s) that you may have, even if you purchased the new memory module(s) from Dell™. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a
new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. The recommended memory configurations are:
A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or
A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4.
NOTE:
If you install mixed pairs of PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) and PC2-6400 (DDR2 800-MHz) memory, the memory modules function at the speed of the
slowest memory module installed.
1 Pair A: matched pair of memory
modules in connectors DIMM_1
and DIMM_2
2 Pair B: matched pair of memory
modules in connectors DIMM_3
and DIMM_4