Dell SC1430 owner manual Memory

cWhen the processor is fully seated in the socket, rotate the socket release lever back down until it snaps into place, securing the processor. See Figure 3-22.

dClose the processor shield. See Figure 3-22.

4Install the heat sink.

a Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink.

NOTE: If you did not receive a replacement heat sink, use the heat sink that you removed in "Removing the Processor" on page 73.

bRemove the protective sheet from the thermal grease layer on top of the processor. If you receive the processor without the thermal grease pre-applied, open the grease packet included with your processor kit and apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.

cPlace the heat-sink assembly back onto the heat-sink assembly bracket. See Figure 3-21.

dRotate the heat-sink assembly down towards the system base and tighten the four capture screws.

5Close the processor access door.

6Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

7Rotate the hard-drive carrier back into place. See "Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Into the System" on page 46).

8Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 43.

9Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program.

10Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 27 for instructions about using the System Setup program.

11Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 113 for information about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems.

Memory

You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 8 GB by installing 533MHz or, when available, 667MHz fully buffered DIMMs (FBDs) in dual sets of 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, or 2-GB. The memory sockets are located on the system board beneath the rotatable hard-drive carrier. See Figure 6-2.

NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the system during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new memory modules that you may have. Use only 533 MHz or, when available, 667 MHz FBDs.

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