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2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Related References

Safety instructions on page 51

Related tasks

Before working inside your system on page 51

Removing the NDC on page 85

Installing a PCIe mezzanine card on page 72

Installing the system cover on page 56

Installing a server module on page 53

After working inside your system on page 52

Processors

The server module supports up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 v4 or v3 product family processors.

CAUTION: If you are using a system with two processors, ensure that you use 74 mm wide heat sinks for processors up

to 135 W.

CAUTION: If you are using a system with four processors, ensure that you use 74 mm wide heat sinks for processors up

to 105 W and 94 mm wide heat sinks for processors up to 120 W or 135 W.

NOTE: Mixing of processors of different wattages is not supported.

Use the following procedure when:

• Installing an additional processor

• Replacing a processor

Removing a heat sink

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 came with the product.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell

certified service technicians.

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.

NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank and heat sink 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.

3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.

4. Remove the cooling shroud.

WARNING:

The heat sink is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to

cool before removing it.

Steps

1. Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.

Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

Installing server module components