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memory connector

closest to processor

securing clips (2)

connector

4

Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector.

notch

memory module

cutouts (2)

crossbar

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector

while you apply equal force to each end of the module.

5

Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.

If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the

module.

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6

Close the computer cover.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it

into the computer.

7

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

8

When the message appears stating that memory size has changed, press <F1> to continue.

9

Log on to your computer.

10

Right-click the

My Computer

icon on your Windows desktop and click

Properties

.

11

Click the

General

tab.

12

To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.

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Removing Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions

located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity

from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by

touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.

2

Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

3

Grasp the module and pull up.

If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from

the connector.

Cards

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity

from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by

touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:

• Three PCI card slots

• Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics configuration)

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NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics

configuration, the PCI Express x1 card slot is not accessible for use.

• One PCI Express x1 card slot

PCI card

PCI Express x16

PCI Express x1

card

card

PCI Express x16

PCI Express x1

card slot

card slot

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Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card from a Dual Configuration

NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphics cards only. For removal of any

other type of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 89.

1

Follow the procedures in ""Before You Begin" on page 69.

2

Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge with your

other hand by pulling it up and away from the computer. Set it aside.

graphics card bridge

power connectors (2)

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dual-PCI Express

graphics cards

3

Disconnect the power cable connected to the card.

4

Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

lever

retention arm

edge connector

card connector

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5

Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its

connector.

PCI Express

x16 card

securing tab

PCI Express x16

card slot

6

If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual

Configuration" on page 86.

If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification

of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

NOTE: The graphics card bridge is unnecessary in a single card configuration.

7

Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:

• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

• The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent

the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.

8

Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

retention arm

alignment bar

alignment guide

filler bracket

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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug

the cable into the computer.

9

Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and

then turn them on.

Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration

NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphics cards only. For installation of

any other type of PCI or PCI Express cards, see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 91.

The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the

PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configuration. If you are upgrading from a a

single graphics to a dual-graphics configuration, you will need to remove any card installed in

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the PCI Express x1 card slot. See "System Board Components" on page 78 to locate the PCI

Express x1 card slot. To remove a PCI Express card, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards"

on page 89.

NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system to use NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual-

graphics technology, see the Dell website at support.dell.com.

To learn more about NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) dual-graphics technology, see

"NVIDIA SLI Dual Graphics Technology" on page 38.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.

2

Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

lever

retention arm

filler bracket

PCI card

edge connector

card connector

3

If you are upgrading to a dual-graphics configuration, remove the filler bracket to create a

card-slot opening.

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4

If you are upgrading to a dual-graphics configuration and have a card installed in the PCI

Express x1 card slot, remove the card. See "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on

page 89.

5

Prepare the card for installation.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card,

making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.

6

Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if present) is aligned

with the securing slot.

PCI Express

x16 card

securing tab

PCI Express x16

card slot

NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly,

you may damage the system board.

7

Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down

firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

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not fully seated card

bracket within

fully seated card

slot

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bracket caught

outside of slot

8

Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:

• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

• The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent

the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.

9

Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

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lignment guide

alignment bar

retention arm

alignment bar

alignment guide

filler bracket

NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance.

10

Connect the power cable to the power connector on the card.

For information about the card cable connections, see the documentation that came with the

card.

graphics card bridge

power connectors (2)

dual-PCI Express

graphics cards

11

Replace the graphics card bridge, pressing firmly so that it completely covers the connector

tabs.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug

the cable into the computer.

12

Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and

then turn them on.

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

NOTICE: If you have the optional dual-graphics configuration, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics

Card from a Dual Configuration" on page 84 to remove or replace a graphics card.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.

2

Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

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Connecting Drive Cables

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the

back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may also have an audio connector; one

end of the audio cable attaches to the drive connector and the other end attaches to the system

board.

Drive Interface Connectors

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is,

a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a

filled-in hole on the other connector.

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When you connect an IDE cable, ensure that you align the

colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When you disconnect an

IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the

connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the

cable by the connector at each end.

NOTE: The system board serial ATA connector may have an

attached cover or shroud.

Power Cable Connector

power input

connector

power cable

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Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions

located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a

surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

1

If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before

you remove the hard drive.

2

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.

Removing a Hard Drive

1

Press the top shroud tabs

towards each other and tilt the

shroud back.

2

Lift the shroud away from the

hard drive.

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3

Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system board.

hard-drive cable

tabs (2)

power cable

hard drive

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system board connector

4

Press the tabs on each side of the drive towards each other and slide the drive up and out.

Installing a Hard Drive

1

Unpack the new hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

2

Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

3

If you are adding a second hard drive, remove the bracket rails from the inside of the hard-

drive bay by gently pulling the rails up and out of the bay.

4

If you are replacing a hard drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached,

remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the

drive.

5

Attach the bracket rails to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the

screw holes on the bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws

on each rail).

6

Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive.

NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have removed the green drive

rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay.

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drive

bracket rails (2)

screws (4)

7

If you are adding a second hard drive, remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and

install it in the lower bay:

a

Disconnect the power and the hard-drive cables from the back of the first hard drive.

b

Press in the two rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the upper bay.

c

Gently slide the first hard drive into the lower bay until it clicks into place.

d

Reconnect the power and hard-drive cables to the back of the first hard drive.

8

Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into place until the tabs

securely click into position.

NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive in the lower bay, place the drive in the bay so that the power

connector is on the left-hand side (opposite of the top hard drive)

hard-drive cable

tabs (2)

power cable

hard drive

system board connector

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9

Connect a power cable to the drive.

10

Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system board (see "System Board

Components" on page 78).

11

Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

NOTICE: When replacing the hard-drive shroud, ensure that all the cables are properly routed.

12

Insert the bottom tabs of the shroud into the slot on the drive cage and rotate the shroud up.

13

Press the top shroud tabs towards each other and insert them into the corresponding slot on

the chassis.

14

Gently press on the shroud to ensure that it is secure.

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15

Close the computer cover (see "Closing the Computer Cover" on page 125).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it

into the computer.

16

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software

required for drive operation.

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