Removing memory – Dell OptiPlex GX60 User Manual

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After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next
computer start-up:

 

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.

8.

 

Reset the chassis intrusion detector

by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.

 

9.

 

The computer detects that the new memory does not match the existing configuration information and generates the following message:

 

The amount of system memory has changed.

Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility

10.

 

Press <F2> to enter system setup and check the value for System Memory.

 

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

step 12

.

11.

 

If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your computer and devices from their electrical outlets. Open the computer cover and check the

installed memory modules to ensure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps

5

,

6

, and

7

.

12.

 

When the System Memory total is correct, press <Esc> to exit system setup.

13.

 

Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are operating properly.

Removing Memory

1.

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

2.

Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

3.

Grasp the module and pull up.


If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.

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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.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions

.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

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