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support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems — Microprocessor Upgrade Guide 1-1
Dell™ PowerEdge™ Systems —
Microprocessor Upgrade Guide
WARNING: The power supplies in a PowerEdge system may produce high
voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. Only trained
service technicians are authorized to remove the computer cover and
access any of the components inside the computer. For more information,
see “Safety Instructions” in your system’s
Installation and Troubleshooting
Guide
.
This document provides procedures for upgrading the Intel
®
Pentium
®
II or III
microprocessors with either Intel Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessors in the
following Dell PowerEdge systems:
•
PowerEdge 1300
•
PowerEdge 2300
•
PowerEdge 2400
•
PowerEdge 4300
•
PowerEdge 4350
Installing one or more microprocessors in your server may involve the following
activities:
•
Verifying the basic input/output system (BIOS) revision and saving the current
configuration data
•
Accessing the system board (see your system’s Installation and Troubleshooting
Guide)
•
Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray (PowerEdge 2300 and 4300)
•
Installing the upgrade microprocessor
•
Installing the cooling shroud (if applicable)
•
Reassembling and checking the system
The upgrade procedure requires a #2 Phillips screwdriver. In addition, you should use
a wrist grounding strap for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Read the safety
instructions in the following section.