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Dell OptiPlex 320 User Manual

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3.

Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.

 

4.

Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.

If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.

 

5.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).


 

6.

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

 

7.

Press to enter system setup and check the value for System Memory (see

System Setup

).

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 9

.

 

8.

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

Removing the Computer Cover

, for mini towers, see

Removing the Computer Cover

) and check the installed memory modules to ensure that they

are seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat

step 5

through

step 7

.


 

9.

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

 

10.

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

Dell Diagnostics

).

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1 cutouts (2)

2 memory module

3 notch

4 crossbar

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the

module.