Dell XPS 700 Jet Black - Manual (Page 80)

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Removing and Installing Parts
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NOTICE:
If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them
separate from any new modules that you may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. If possible,
do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start
properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM
connectors 3 and 4.
NOTE:
Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.
Addressing Memory Configurations
If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP, your computer will support
a maximum of 2 GB of memory. If you are using a 64-bit operating system, your computer will support a
maximum of 8 GB (2-GB DIMMs in each of the four slots) of memory.
Installing Memory
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 76).
3 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
A matched pair of modules in DIMM connectors 1
and 2 (white securing clips)
B matched pair of memory modules in DIMM
connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips)
A
B
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