Installing a processor – Dell PowerEdge R715 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 adding a second processor for the first time, remove the

processor blank from the vacant processor socket. Removing the blank is

similar to removing a processor. See "Removing a Processor" on page 123.

2 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 free hand beneath

the processor when you are moving it to the system to prevent dropping it

on the floor.

3 Locate the pin 1 indicator on the system board socket.
4 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 3-23.

CAUTION:

Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the

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

5 Place the processor over the socket with each pin 1 aligned with the pin

guide on the processor socket. See Figure 3-23.

CAUTION:

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

positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

6 Align the notches in the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF

socket. See Figure 3-23.

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

Figure 3-23) 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.

8 Verify that the processor is properly aligned and seated.
9 Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-23.

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