Processor And Heat Sink; Removing A Processor And Heat Sink Module - Dell EMC PowerEdge XE7420 Installation And Service Manual

PCIe slot priority
Table 11. Supported card options
Category Slot priority
PERC 1
NIC 3
NIC 3
NIC 4
NIC 4
NIC 4
NIC 4
NIC 4
NIC 4
PERC 6
PERC 6
PERC 6

Processor and heat sink

Removing a processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system is powered off. Allow the heat sink
to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Remove the sled.
3. Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order that is mentioned below:
a. Loosen the first screw three turns.
b. Loosen the second screw completely.
c. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
2. Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module.
3. Set the processor and heat sink module aside with the processor side facing up.
Maximum number of
cards
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Safety instructions.
Max PCIe Width Card length, Card height
X16 None
X16 None
X16 None
X16 Half length, Low profile
X16 Half length, Low profile
X16 Half length, Low profile
X16 Half length, Low profile
X16 Half length, Low profile
X16 Half length, Low profile
X8 Half length, Low profile
X8 Half length, Low profile
X8 Half length, Low profile
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