Owners Manual

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Unpack the processor if it has not been used previously.
NOTE: If the processor has already been used, remove any thermal grease from the top of the
processor by using a lint-free cloth.
3. Remove the system board assembly.
1. Align the processor with the socket keys on the CPU socket.
CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board
or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the CPU socket.
2. With the release lever on the processor socket in the open position, align the processor with the
socket keys and set the processor lightly in the socket.
CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned
correctly, it engages easily into the socket.
3. Close the processor shield.
4. Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place.
5. Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink.
6. Apply thermal grease evenly to the center of the top of the new processor.
CAUTION: Using excess thermal grease can cause grease to contact the processor shield,
which can cause contamination of the processor socket.
7. Place the heat sink on the processor.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat sink retention screws.
1. Replace the system board assembly.
2. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached
peripheral devices.
3. Press F2 to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the
new system configuration. See the System setup options at boot section.
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Installing the system board assembly
Expansion card assembly and expansion card
The expansion card in computer is a printed circuit board that can be inserted into an expansion slot on
the computer system board riser card to add functionality to the computer system through the expansion
bus.
NOTE: A missing or an unsupported expansion card riser logs an SEL event. It does not prevent your
system from powering on and no BIOS POST message or F1/F2 pause is displayed.
Removing the expansion card
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 are shipped with your product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals.
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