Dell PowerEdge 6850 System Installation Manual page 73

See your User's Guide for instructions about using the System Setup program.
12. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
See "Running the System Diagnostics" for information about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems.
Installing A Processor VRM
The voltage regulator modules (VRMs) for Processor 1 and Processor 2 are installed on the system board. If you add a third and fourth processor, you must
also install a VRM for each additional 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, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system. See "Opening the
3. Locate the VRM socket for the processor you have added. See Figure A-3.
4. Press the ejectors on the VRM socket down and out, as shown in Figure 6-18, to allow the VRM to be inserted into the socket.
Figure 6-18. Installing a VRM
5. Align the VRM's edge connector with the alignment key on the socket, and insert the VRM in the socket. See Figure 6-18.
NOTE: The socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the VRM in the socket in only one way.
6. Press down on the VRM with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the VRM into the socket.
7. Close the system. See "Closing the
8. Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.
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