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System fan, Removing the system fan

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Figure 35. Installing a memory module Next steps 1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section. 2. Press F2 to enter the System Setup, and check the memory settings. The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory. 3. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 1 through step 3 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets. 4. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Related tasks Before working inside your system After working inside your system System fan Your system supports one system fan. The system fan is an essential part of a server's cooling system. It ensures that the key components of the server such as the processors, hard drives, and memory get adequate air circulation to keep them cool. A failure in the server's cooling system can result in the server overheating and may lead to damage. Removing the system fan Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product. CAUTION: Never operate your system with the system fan removed. System can overheat and result in shutdown of the system and loss of data. CAUTION: Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section. 3. Disconnect the system fan power cable from the system board. 70 Installing and removing system components

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Figure 35. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2.
Press F2 to enter the System Setup, and check the memory settings.
The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.
3.
If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat step 1 through step 3 of this
procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
4.
Run the appropriate diagnostic test.
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
System fan
Your system supports one system fan. The system fan is an essential part of a server's cooling system. It ensures that the key
components of the server such as the processors, hard drives, and memory get adequate air circulation to keep them cool. A failure in the
server's cooling system can result in the server overheating and may lead to damage.
Removing the system fan
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION:
Never operate your system with the system fan removed. System can overheat and result in shutdown of the
system and loss of data.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the system with the cover removed for a duration exceeding 5 minutes.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
Disconnect the system fan power cable from the system board.
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Installing and removing system components