Dell 760 manual Installing Memory Module s, Addressing Memory Configurations

NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty.

Addressing Memory Configurations

If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® Vista®, your computer will support a maximum of 4 GB of memory. If you are using a 64-bit operating system, your computer will support a maximum of 8 GB (2-GB DIMMs in each of the four slots) of memory.

Installing Memory Module (s)

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

1.Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" for your specific computer).

3.Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

1 memory connector closest to processor 2 securing clips (2)

3memory connector

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

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3

cutouts (2)	2	memory module
notch	4	crossbar

CAUTION: 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.

5.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.