Figure 81. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1.
.
2. Install the
3.
4. Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
5. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to
System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings
. In the
Memory Settings
screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of the installed
memory.
6. If the System Memory Size is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory
modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
7. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Expansion cards and expansion card risers
NOTE:
A system event entry is logged in the iDRAC Lifecycle Controller if an expansion card riser is not supported or
missing. It does not prevent your system from turning on.
Expansion card installation guidelines
The PowerEdge XE2420 system supports up to two PCI express (PCIe) expansion cards:
Table 44. Expansion card slots supported on the system board
Configurations
PCIe slot
Riser
PCIe slot height
PCIe slot length
Slot width
1A
1
OCP (Signal
x8)
NA
NA
NA
2, 3
One x16
(Signal x16)
Full
Half/Full
Double
Two x16
(Signal x8)
Full
Half/Full
Single
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