Dell GX240 User's Guide - Page 92

Removing DIMMs

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com You need to reset the chassis intrusion detector. 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 5 Press to enter system setup, and check the value for System Memory. The computer should have already changed the value of System Memory to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. If it is correct, skip to step 7. 6 If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your computer and devices from their electrical outlets. Open the computer cover, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps 3, 4, and 5. 7 Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent. NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 8 When the System Memory total is correct, press to exit system setup. 9 Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are operating properly. Removing DIMMs CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the precautions in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the socket. To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward simultaneously until the DIMM pops out slightly from the socket. 90 Installing Upgrades

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Installing Upgrades
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You need to
reset the chassis intrusion detector
.
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
5
Press <F2> to
enter system setup
, and check the value for
System
Memory
.
The computer should have already changed the value of
System
Memory
to reflect the newly installed memory. Verify the new total. If
it is correct, skip to step 7.
6
If the memory total is incorrect, turn off and disconnect your
computer and devices from their electrical outlets.
Open the computer
cover
, and check the installed DIMMs to make sure that they are
seated properly in their sockets. Then repeat steps 3, 4, and 5.
7
Reset the chassis intrusion detector
by changing
Chassis Intrusion
to
Enabled
or
Enabled-Silent
.
NOTE:
If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact
your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis
intrusion detector.
8
When the
System Memory
total is correct, press <Esc> to exit system
setup.
9
Run the
Dell Diagnostics
to verify that the memory modules are
operating properly.
Removing DIMMs
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see the precautions
in “
CAUTION: Safety Instructions
.”
NOTICE:
To avoid damage to the memory module, press the securing clips
with equal force applied at each end of the socket.
To remove a DIMM, press the securing clips at each end of the socket
outward simultaneously until the DIMM pops out slightly from the socket.