Removing Memory Modules; Removing A Processor - Dell PowerEdge 6850 System Installation Manual

6. Repeat step 2 through step 5
configurations.
7. Install the memory riser card. See
Memory Riser Card.
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

Removing Memory Modules

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. If you are removing memory in a hot-pluggable memory operating environment, remove the memory riser card as described in
a Hot-Pluggable Memory Riser
If you are removing memory in a non–hot-pluggable memory operating environment, remove the memory riser card as described in
Installing a Non–Hot-Pluggable Memory Riser
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 6-14.
4. Install the memory riser card that you wish to upgrade. See
5. Close the system. See "Closing the
Processor
You can upgrade the system processor(s) to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, or add additional processors. Each 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.

Removing a Processor

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system. See "Opening the
3. Remove the cooling shroud. 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.
4. While pressing firmly on the blue tab on the end of the heat-sink retention clip, compress the sides of the retention clip together until the clip
disengages from the slots in the socket, and then slide the retention clip forward to release it from the back clips. See Figure 6-15.
Figure 6-15. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules. See
"Removing and Installing a Hot-Pluggable Memory Riser
"Running the System
Card."
Card."
"Removing and Installing a Hot- Pluggable Memory Riser
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
"Removing the Cooling Shroud."
Table 6-2 and Table 6-3
Card" or "Removing and Installing a Non–Hot-Pluggable
step 1 through step 8
Diagnostics."
for sample memory
of this procedure, checking to
"Removing and Installing
"Removing and
Card."