Replacing The Processor - Dell PowerEdge 850 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

6. Repeat step 2 through step 5
7. Close the system. See "Closing the
8. (Optional) Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check the System Memory setting on the main System Setup screen.
The system should have already changed the value to reflect the newly installed memory.
9. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat
ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their sockets.
10. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See
Figure 5-8. Installing and Removing a Memory Module
Removing Memory Modules
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the
computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1. Open the system. See "Opening the
2. Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure A-3.
3. Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. See Figure 5-8.
4. Close the system. See "Closing the
Processor
You can upgrade the processor to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. The processor and its associated internal cache memory are
contained in a pin grid array (PGA) package that is installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.

Replacing the Processor

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system.
Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the
computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
1. Open the system. See "Opening the
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.
NOTE: 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.
of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules. See
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
"Running the System
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
Table 5-1 for valid memory configurations.
step 1 through step 8
Diagnostics."
of this procedure, checking to