Owners Manual

Steps

1. Press the lock release on the SATADOM and plug the SATADOM into the preferred SATADOM

connector on the system board.

NOTE: The preferred SATADOM connector is SATA9 and is indicated in blue. You can also use

SATA8 connector that is indicated in black.

2. Plug the power cable into the SATADOM TBU power connector on the system board.

Next steps

Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

Heat sinks and processors

Use the following procedure when:

• Installing an additional processor

• Replacing a processor

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

socket.

Removing a processor

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 are shipped with your 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/

home 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 cooling fan assembly.

6. If installed, remove the full-length PCIe cards.

7. Remove the cooling shroud.

WARNING: The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has

been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down 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.

Steps

1. To remove the heat sink: