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, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B812844R, x4, 2400 MT/sA1, A2, B1, B276832242R, x4, 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, B1264164R, x4, 2400 MT/s
4R, x4, 2133 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11,  A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6102464164R, x4, 2133 MT/sA1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B612884R, x4, 2400 MT/sA1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4153664244R, x4, 1866 MT/s
4R, x4, 2133 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, 
B10, B11, B12128124R, x4, 2400 MT/sA1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, 
B62048128164R, x4, 2400 MT/sA1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3,  B4, B5, B6, B7, B82560128204R, x4, 2133 MT/s
4R, x4, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, 
B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B103072128244R, x4, 2133 MT/s
4R, x4, 1866 MT/s
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11,  A12, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, 
B10, B11, B12
* 16 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots numbered A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, and B4 and 8 GB DIMMs must be installed in slots A5, 
A6, B5, and B6.
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							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 instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.Remove the cooling shroud.
4.If installed, remove the cooling fan assembly. For more information, see the Removing the cooling fan assembly section. 
5.If installed, remove the 165 W heat sink.
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the 
memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the  components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
CAUTION: To ensure proper system cooling, memory module blanks must be installed in any memory socket that is not 
occupied. Remove memory module blanks only if you intend to install memory modules in those sockets.
Steps
1.Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory 
module or metallic contacts.
2.To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module socket.
3.Lift and remove the memory module from the system.
Figure 28. Removing the memory module
1.memory module 2.memory module socket3.memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1.Install the memory module.
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							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
Prerequisites
WARNING: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the 
memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the  components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
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 instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.Removing the cooling fan assembly.
4.If installed, remove the 165 W heat sink.
5.Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1.Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory 
module or metallic contacts.
2.Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
3.Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory  module in the socket.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory 
module evenly.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the 
socket in only one orientation.
4.Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers  
						

							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 properly. Ensure that the memory module is 

						

							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
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3
After working inside your system
Removing 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.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell 
certified  service technicians.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
1.Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section. 
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
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							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 instructions section.
2.Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4.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