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Dell PowerEdge 2300 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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NOTE: Installing a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot is necessary to
maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system.
The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer and aid in proper cooling
and airflow inside the computer.
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See Chapter 5, “Using the Resource Configuration Utility,” in the
Dell Power-
Edge 2300 Systems User’s Guide for instructions.
NOTE: If you removed a PCI expansion card, the system automatically performs
any required re-configuration tasks during the boot routine.
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The four dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets on the system board can
accommodate 64 megabytes (MB) to 1 gigabyte (GB) of dynamic random-access
memory (DRAM) (when 256-MB DIMMs are available). Dell PowerEdge 2300 sys-
tems use 72-bit DIMMs in these 168-pin sockets. The DIMM sockets are located near
the back edge of the system board (see Figure 8-1).
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The system is upgradable to 1 GB by installing combinations of 64- and 128-MB
unbuffered DIMMs or 256-MB registered (when available) DIMMs. Memory upgrade
kits can be purchased from Dell as needed.
NOTE: The DIMMs must be rated to run at 100 megahertz (MHz) or faster.
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Starting with the socket nearest to the system board’s back edge, the DIMM sockets
are labeled “DIMM_A” through “DIMM_D” (see Figure 8-4). When installing DIMMs,
follow these guidelines:
Install a DIMM in socket DIMM_A before socket DIMM_B, socket DIMM_B
before socket DIMM_C, and so on.
If you install different sizes of DIMMs, install them in order of descending capac-
ity, beginning with the highest-capacity DIMM in socket DIMM_A.
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