Dell R730 Manual

System 
capacity (in 
GB)DIMM size 
(in GB)Number of 
DIMMsDIMM rank, organization, and frequencyDIMM slot population12824R, x4, 2400 MT/sA1, B138416242R, x8, 1866 MT/sA1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, 
A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, 
B10, B11, B1232122R, x4, 2400 MT/s
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, 
B651232162R, x4, 2400 MT/s
2R, x4, 2133 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3,  B4, B5, B6, B7, B86484R, x4, 2400 MT/s
4R, x4, 2133 MT/s
A1, A2,...

Removing memory modules
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and 
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support  team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety...

NOTE: If you are removing the memory module permanently, install a memory module blank.
2.Install the cooling shroud. 
3.If removed, install the 165 W heat sink.
4.Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the cooling fan assembly
Removing a heat sink
Installing a heat sink
Installing the cooling shroud
After working inside your system
Installing memory modules...

Figure 29. Installing the memory module
1.memory module2.alignment key3.memory module socket ejector (2) 
Next steps
1.Install the cooling shroud. 
2.If removed, install the 165 W heat sink.
3.Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
4.Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.
The system should have already changed the value to reflect the installed memory.
5.If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed...

Figure 31. Removing a 165 W heat sink
1.heat sink2.retention screw (4)3.processor socket4.retention screw slot (4)
Next steps
1.Replace the heat sink(s) and processor(s).
2.Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing a processor
Installing a processor
Installing a heat sink
Installing the cooling shroud...

4.If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).
5.Remove the cooling shroud.
6.Remove the heat sink. 
7.If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the instructions 
included in the compressed download  

Figure 32. Processor shield
1.close 

Figure 33. Removing and installing a processor
1.close 

Installing a processor
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and 
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support  team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety...