Dell PowerEdge 2970 - Manual (Page 96)

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Installing System Components
5 Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the
socket. See Figure 3-26.
6 Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 75.
NOTICE:
Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can
develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.
7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 56.
Integrated NIC TOE
The TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) functionality of the system’s integrated NIC is activated by the TOE
NIC hardware key installed in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (see Figure 6-2.) See the user
documentation that came with the hardware key for information on how to set up and configure the TOE
feature.
Processors
You can upgrade your processor(s) to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Each
processor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid array (LGA) package that is
installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.
Removing a Processor
CAUTION:
Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety
precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on support.dell.com.
2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 55.
4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 74.
NOTICE:
When you remove the heat sink, the possibility exists that the processor might adhere to the heat sink
and be removed from the socket. It is recommended that you remove the heat sink while the processor is still
warm.
NOTICE:
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.
5 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the two heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-27.