Owners Manual
Figure 27. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1 If applicable, install the air shroud.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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 reect 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 rmly
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 congurations.
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.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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 heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
3 Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
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