Dell POWEREDGE 840, Hardware Owner'S Manual

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Installing System Components
Memory
You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 8 GB by installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB,
and 2-GB
unbuffered ECC DDRII SDRAM 533- or 667-MHz memory modules . The system memory is
located on the system board adjacent to the power supply connectors. See "System Board Connectors" on
page 118. The memory module sockets are arranged in two banks on two channels (A and B). The memory
module banks are identified as follows:
• Bank 1: DIMM1_A and DIMM1_B
• Bank 2: DIMM2_A and DIMM2_B
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
• If only one memory module is installed, it must be installed in socket DIMM1_A.
• If two or more memory modules are installed, they must be installed in pairs of matched memory size,
speed, and technology.
Table 3-2 shows examples of different memory configurations.
Installing Memory Modules
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
Table 3-2. Sample Memory Configurations
Total Memory DIMM1_A DIMM2_A DIMM1_B DIMM2_B
512 MB 512 MB None None None
1 GB 512 MB None 512 MB None
1 GB 1 GB None None None
2 GB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
2 GB 1 GB None 1 GB None
3 GB 1 GB 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB
4 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
4 GB 2 GB None 2 GB None
5 GB 2 GB 512 MB 2 GB 512 MB
6 GB 2 GB 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB
8 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB