Dell 1600SC manual Memory Modules, Memory Upgrade Kits, Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Memory Modules

The four memory module connectors on the system board can accommodate from 128 MB to 4 GB of registered memory modules.

Memory Upgrade Kits

System memory is upgradable to 4 GB by installing combinations of 128-, 256-, 512-MB, and 1-GB registered DDR SDRAM modules. You can purchase memory upgrade kits as needed.

NOTICE: The DDR SDRAM memory modules must be PC-266 compliant.

Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Starting with the connector nearest the side of the system board, the memory module sockets are labeled "DIMMA" through "DIMMD" (see Figure A-3). When you install memory modules, install the first module in connector DIMMA before installing additional modules in connectors DIMMB, DIMMC, and DIMMD.

Table 6-1 lists sample memory configurations based on these guidelines.

Table 6-1. Sample Memory Module Configurations

Total Memory	DIMMA	DIMMB	DIMMC	DIMMD
128 MB	128 MB	None	None	None
512 MB	256 MB	256 MB	None	None
512 MB	512 MB	None	None	None
1 GB	512 MB	512 MB	None	None
1.5 GB	1 GB	512 MB	None	None
2 GB	512 MB	512 MB	512 MB	512 MB
3 GB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	None
3 GB	1 GB	1 GB	512 MB	512 MB
4 GB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB

NOTE: This table only lists sample memory module configurations. Not all possible configurations are listed.

Performing a Memory Upgrade

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.

1.Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

3.Lay the system on its right side.

4.Install or remove memory modules as necessary to reach the desired memory total (see "Installing Memory Modules" and "Removing Memory Modules").

See Figure A-3 to locate the memory module connectors.

5.Stand the system upright.

6.Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System").

7.Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

After the system completes the POST routine, it runs a memory test.