Activating The Integrated Nic Toe; Removing A Processor - Dell PowerVault 500 Owner's Manual

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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
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
 Activating the Integrated NIC TOE
To add TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) functionality to the system's integrated NIC, install the TOE NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board
(see Figure 6-2.)
 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
 
4. Remove the fans. See
Removing a System Fan
 
5. Remove the fan bracket. See
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.
 
6. Press the blue tab on the end of one of the heat-sink retention levers to disengage the lever, then lift the lever 90 degrees. See Figure 3-27.
 Figure 3-27. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
Installing the Cooling
Shroud.
System.
System.
Removing the Fan
Bracket.

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