Owners Manual

• Installing the additional processor

• Replacing the processor

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

Removing heat sink

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary

to maintain proper thermal conditions.

WARNING: The heat sink is hot to touch. Allow the heat sink to cool for some time after powering down the system.

1 Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.

2 Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.

3 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

4 Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from http://dell.com/support and follow the instructions

included in the compressed download le to install the update on your system.

NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller. For more information about Dell Lifecycle controller,

see http://dell.com/idracmanuals.

5 Complete the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

1 Disconnect the cable from the Mini PERC.

2 Remove the air shroud located between the heat sinks.

Figure 8. Removing the air shroud

3 In a sequential order, loosen the four screws securing the processor assembly.

Installing and removing server components