Dell Precision 620 Deployment Guide
Summary
Dell Precision WorkStation 620 System Memory Upgrade Guide (May 2001, Rev. A00) providing step-by-step instructions for upgrading Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs) with ECC support, dual direct Rambus DRAM configuration, system cover removal, CRIMM/RIMM installation procedures, and system verification after memory upgrade.
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are...
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Dell Precision™ Work Station 620 System Memory Upgrade This document provides instructions for upgrading the Rambus inline memory mod- ules (RIMMs) on the Dell Precision Work Station 620. Dell Precisi...
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d. Select the appropriate operating system (OS) and language for the computer to be updated. e. Select Flash BIOS Updates for the download category. f. Click Go and follow the instructions on screen t...
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to go out (see the internal system board label that is attached to the cover of your computer). 3. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the c...
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MEC cover RIMM1_A channel A RIMM2_A riser board RIMM3_B channel B RIMM4_B Figure 1-1. RIMM Socket Designations 1-4 System Memory Upgrade
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RIMM Installation Guidelines You must install RIMMs in pairs. This means that the RIMM in each socket on one MEC must be the same memory capacity, density, and speed as the corresponding RIMM in the s...
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Table 1-1. Sample Factory-Installed RIMM Configurations (per MEC) (continued) Populate both MECs as follows: For Total Desired RIMM4_B Memory: RIMM1_A (top) RIMM2_A RIMM3_B (bottom) 2048 MB Empty CRIM...
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11. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on. As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new RIMMs and automati- cally changes the system configuration ...
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15. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the memory modules are operating properly. NOTE: For information on troubleshooting and running the Dell Diagnostics, see “Troubleshooting” in the User’s Gu...
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Removing a RIMM NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the securing clips with equal force applied at each end of the socket. To remove a RIMM, press the securing clips outward simultaneo...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 30 |
| File Size | 606.17 KB |
| Published | July 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the prerequisite for upgrading the system memory?
You must upgrade the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) before upgrading the RAM modules.
How do I find the necessary files to update the BIOS?
Go to http://support.dell.com, click Downloads for Your Dell, and enter your Service Tag Number.
What is the recommended safety protocol when removing components?
Unplug the computer system, wait 15 to 30 seconds, then remove a component or disconnect a peripheral device.
What type of memory does this WorkStation support?
It supports dual, direct Rambus dynamic random-access memory (RDRAM) modules featuring Error Checking and Correction (ECC).