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Processors, Removing A Processor

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Processors • Your system supports up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family. • Single-processor configuration is supported. • Use 57 mm heat sinks for processors up to 95 W and 77 mm heat sinks with 115 W/130 W processors. • Do not mix processors of different Wattages. Use the following procedure when: • Installing an additional processor • Replacing a processor 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. Remove the blade from the enclosure. 2. Open the blade. WARNING: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling. 3. Remove the cooling shroud. CAUTION: 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. Loosen the screws that secure the heat sink to the blade system board. 5. Remove the heat sink. Set the heat sink upside down on the work surface to avoid contaminating the thermal grease. 44

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Processors
•
Your system supports up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family.
•
Single-processor configuration is supported.
•
Use 57 mm heat sinks for processors up to 95 W and 77 mm heat sinks with 115 W/130 W processors.
•
Do not mix processors of different Wattages.
Use the following procedure when:
•
Installing an additional processor
•
Replacing a processor
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.
Remove the blade from the enclosure.
2.
Open the blade.
WARNING: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient time
to cool before handling.
3.
Remove the cooling shroud.
CAUTION: 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.
Loosen the screws that secure the heat sink to the blade system board.
5.
Remove the heat sink.
Set the heat sink upside down on the work surface to avoid contaminating the thermal grease.
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