Dell PowerEdge R210 - Manual (Page 28)

1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system. See Opening the System .
3. Remove the cooling shroud. See Removing the Cooling Shroud .
4. Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6 -1 .
5. Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown in Figure 3 -11 , to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
6. Handle each memory module only on either card edge, making sure not to touch the middle of the memory module.
Figure 3-11. Installing and Removing a Memory Module
7. Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
8. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs to lock the memory module into the socket.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket align with the ejectors on the other sockets that
have memory modules installed.
9. Repeat step 5 through step 8 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules. See Table 3 -1 .
10. Replace the cooling shroud. See Installing the Cooling Shroud .
11. Close the system. See Closing the System .
12. Start up the system, press to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen.
The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.
13. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 2 through step 12 of this procedure, checking to
ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
14. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See Running the Embedded System Diagnostics .
Removing Memory Modules
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory-module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not occupied. Remove
memory-module blanks only if you intend to install memory in those sockets.
1 memory module 2 memory module socket ejectors (2)
3 alignment key
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to
cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the memory module.
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 came with the product.