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Dell PowerEdge T330 Owner's Manual

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Installing memory modules

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
  1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.

Steps

  1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
    CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module or the memory module socket during installation, do not bend or flex the memory module; insert both ends of the memory module simultaneously.
  2. Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
    NOTE: The alignment key allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.
    CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly.
  3. Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
    Figure 1. Installing the memory module
    This figure shows installing the memory module.
    1. memory module
    2. alignment key
    3. memory module socket ejector (2)

Next steps

  1. Install the cooling shroud.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  3. Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

    The System Memory Size should reflect the installed memory.

  4. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in the sockets.
  5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics. See Dell Embedded System Diagnostics.

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