Owners Manual

Next steps

1 Complete the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

2 Press F2 to start System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

The System Memory value should reect the newly installed memory.

If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 of this

procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are rmly seated in their sockets.

3 Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.

Processor and heat sink

Use the following procedure when:

• Removing and installing the heat sink

• 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

Prerequisites

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 www.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 www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

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

Steps

1 Disconnect the cable from the Mini PERC.

2 Remove the air shroud located between the heat sinks.

Installing and removing server components