Owners Manual

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.
1. Angle the card so that the Ethernet connectors fit through the slot in the back panel.
2. Align the captive screws on the card with the captive screw sockets on the system board.
3. Press the touch points on the card until the card connector is firmly seated on the system board connector.
4. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws to secure the network daughter card to the system board.
1. If applicable, install the expansion card(s) in the expansion-card riser 2.
2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system
To see a video on how to remove & install the network daughter card, scan this QR code, or click here: http://www.Dell.com/QRL/
Workstation/R7910/NDC
Heat sink and processor
Use the following procedures when:
• Installing an additional processor.
• Replacing a processor.
NOTE:
To ensure proper system cooling, install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
Removing a processor
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: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.
3. 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 file to install the update on your system.
NOTE:
You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
4. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system
5. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).
6. Remove the cooling shroud.
NOTE:
The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow
the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
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.
1. To remove the heat sink:
Installing and removing system components
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