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Memory modules, Replacing the expansion-card riser board – Dell PowerEdge 2650 User Manual

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Replacing the Expansion-Card Riser Board

1.

 

Replace the expansion-card riser board (see

Figure 4

-13

):

a.

 

Align the riser board with the expansion-card cage's grounding tabs.

b.

 

Slide the riser board toward the card-guide latch bracket about 0.5 inch. 

c.

 

Tighten the thumbscrew on the riser board.

d.

 

Rotate the card-guide latch bracket back into position.

e.

 

Tighten the thumbscrew on the card-guide latch bracket.

2.

 

Install all expansion cards (see "

Installing an Expansion Card

").

3.

 

Replace the expansion-card cage (see "

Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

").

Memory Modules

The six memory module connectors on the system board can accommodate 256 MB to 6 GB of registered memory modules. The memory module connectors are 
arranged in pairs which consist of three banks.

Memory Upgrade Kits

The system is upgradable to 6 GB by installing combinations of 128-, 256-, 512-MB, and 1-GB registered DDR SDRAM modules. You can purchase memory
upgrade kits as needed.

Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Memory module connectors are arranged in pairs, labeled A and B. Each pair of modules forms a single bank. See

Figure 5

-3

to identify memory module

connectors on the system board.

When you install memory modules, follow these guidelines:

l

You must install memory modules in matched pairs.

l

Install identical memory modules in connectors A and B for bank 1 before installing modules in connectors for bank 2, and so on.

Table 4

-3

lists several sample memory configurations based on these guidelines.

 

CAUTION:

Before you perform this procedure, read the safety instructions in your System Information document.

CAUTION:

See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.

NOTE:

The memory modules must be PC-1600 compliant.

Table 4-3. Sample Memory Module Configurations