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Dell PowerApp 220 Installation Manual

Microprocessor upgrade installation guide
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Summary of Contents for Dell PowerApp 220

  • Page 1 Dell ™ Systems MICROPROCESSOR UPGRADE INSTALLATION GUIDE www.dell.com support.dell.com...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
  • Page 3: Upgrading The Microprocessor Or Installing A Secondary Microprocessor

    Secondary Microprocessor To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can add secondary microprocessors or replace either the primary or secondary microprocessors in your Dell ™ system. NOTICE: The secondary microprocessors must be of the same type and speed as the primary microprocessor.
  • Page 4 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance from Dell. M i c r op r o c es s o r Up g r a d e Ins ta l l a ti o n Gui de...
  • Page 5 Identify the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor by turning the microprocessor over and locating the tiny gold triangle (see Figure 1-2). The gold triangle points toward pin 1, which is also uniquely identified by a square pad. NOTE: Identifying the pin-1 corners is critical to positioning the chip correctly. F i g u r e 1 - 2 .
  • Page 6 CAUTION: Positioning the microprocessor incorrectly can permanently damage the microprocessor and the system when you turn on the system. Install the microprocessor in the socket. If the release lever on the ZIF socket is not in the upright position, move it to that position now.
  • Page 7 For instructions on using the System Setup program, see the system’s User’s Guide. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See “Running the Dell™ Diagnostics” in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.
  • Page 8 M i c r op r o c es s o r Up g r a d e Ins ta l l a ti o n Gui de...