Dell PowerEdge 2300 Upgrade Manual page 5

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This document provides procedures for upgrading the Intel
microprocessors with either Intel Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessors in the
following Dell PowerEdge systems:

PowerEdge 1300

PowerEdge 2300

PowerEdge 4300

PowerEdge 4350
Installing one or more microprocessors in your server may involve the following
activities:

Verifying the basic input/output system (BIOS) revision and saving the current
configuration data

Accessing the system board (see your system's Installation and Troubleshooting
Guide)

Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray (PowerEdge 2300 and 4300)

Installing the upgrade microprocessor

Installing the cooling shroud (if applicable)

Reassembling and checking the system
The upgrade procedure requires a #2 Phillips screwdriver. In addition, you should use
a wrist grounding strap for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Read the safety
instructions in the following section.

   
Dell PowerEdge Systems — Microprocessor Upgrade
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Pentium II or III
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