Installing a processor – Dell PowerEdge R415 User Manual

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Installing System Components

Installing 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.

1 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to upgrading your system,

download and install the latest system BIOS version from

support.dell.com. Follow the instructions included in the file download to

install the update on your system.

NOTE:

In single-processor configurations, socket CPU1 must be used.

2 If you are adding a second processor for the first time, remove the

heat-sink blank and the processor blank from the vacant processor socket.

Removing the blanks is similar to removing a processor. See "Removing a

Processor" on page 127.

3 Remove the processor from the packing material by the processor’s edges

only. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Handle the processor

carefully with your fingers on the side edges. Place your hand beneath the

processor when you are moving it to the system.

4 Locate the pin 1 indicator on the system board socket.
5 Locate the pin 1 indicator on the top of the processor. The pin 1 indicator

is shown as a triangle on the top of the processor. See Figure 3-26.

CAUTION:

Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the

system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

6 Place the processor over the socket with each pin 1 aligned and level. See

Figure 3-25 and Figure 3-26.

CAUTION:

Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is

positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

7 Align the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF socket. See

Figure 3-25.

8 Install the processor in the socket. Keep the processor level (see

Figure 3-25) and insert it straight down into the socket. Allow the

processor to float on the pins, allowing the processor shield to hold it

in place.

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