Reference Guide

1-8 Dell PowerEdge Systems — Microprocessor Upgrade Guide
4. Remove the microprocessor.
See “Removing the Microprocessors,” found later in this document.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
See “Removing and Replacing the Cooling Shroud,” found later in this document.
6. Install the upgrade microprocessor.
See “Installing the Upgrade Microprocessor,” found later in this document.
7. Replace the cooling shroud.
See “Removing and Replacing the Cooling Shroud,” found later in this document.
If the upgrade kit comes with a new cooling shroud, you must install the new
cooling shroud. See “Installing a New Cooling Shroud,” found later in this
document.
8. Reassemble and check the system.
See “Reassembling and Checking the System,” found later in this document.
Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the
PowerEdge 2400
To upgrade to a faster speed Pentium III microprocessor in the PowerEdge 2400, per-
form the following steps.
NOTE: The microprocessor is contained within a single-edge contact (SEC) cartridge
and heat sink assembly. The system board has two guide bracket assemblies, which
hold the SEC cartridge and heat sink assemblies. If your system has only one micro-
processor, the secondary guide bracket assembly connector must contain a
terminator card.
NOTICE: The terminator card must be rated to run at 133 MHz.
NOTE: If you are adding a microprocessor, the secondary microprocessor must have
the same operating frequency as the first. For example, if the system has a 500-MHz
primary microprocessor, your secondary microprocessor must also be a 500-MHz
microprocessor.
1. Remove the right-side computer cover.
See your system
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
for specific instructions,
if needed.
2. Remove the SEC cartridge and heat sink assembly, as follows.
CAUTION: The SEC cartridge and heat sink assembly can get extremely
hot during system operation. Be sure the assembly has had sufficient
time to cool before you touch it.