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After working inside your system
Safety instructions
Installing the optional iDRAC port card
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.
1.
Ensure that you follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4.
Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1.
Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card into the slots on the chassis.
2.
Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
3.
Tighten the screw that secures the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
Next steps
1.
Install the cooling shroud.
2.
If disconnected, reconnect the network cable.
3.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Processors and heat sinks
Use the following procedure when:
•
Removing and installing a heat sink
•
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 the heat sink
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.
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