Figure 28. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1.
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2.
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3. Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
4. 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.
5. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is firmly
seated in the memory module socket.
6. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Processors and heat sinks
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat
sink to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
on page 45.
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
3.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a. Loosen the first screw three turns.
b. Loosen the second screw completely.
c. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE:
It is normal for the heat sink to slip off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially loosened,
continue to loosen the screw(s).
2. Pushing both retention clips simultaneously, lift the Processor and heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
3. Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
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