Owners Manual

Figure 38. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1. If applicable, install the air shroud.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 57.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Processors and heat sinks
The processor contains memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. It may have multiple cores. The
system can have more than one processor configurations.
The heat sink absorbs the heat generated by the processor, and helps the processor to maintain its optimal temperature level.
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 Safety instructions on page 56.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system on page 57.
3. If applicable, remove the air shroud.
4. If applicable, close the expansion card latch on the air shroud to release the full length card.
5. If connected, disconnect the cables from expansion card(s).
6. If installed, remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink.
NOTE: Ensure that you loosen one screw before moving on to the next screw.
2. Pushing both retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
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