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    Dell PowerEdge R520 And PowerEdge R420 Sy stems Second Processor Installation–Information Update Install_proc.book Page 1 Frid ay, May 4, 2012 2:24 PM[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and W arnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make b etter use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potentia l damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WAR N IN G : A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. _______[...]

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    Additonal Processor Installation 3 Overview This document provides important in formation for installing the second processor in Dell P owerE dge R520 and P owerEdge R420 systems. Before Y ou Begin T o install a second processor in your system, you must e nsure that you have: • Replaced the dummy fan in the F A N 6 slot with a cooling fan. F or m[...]

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    4 Additonal Processor Installation Removing a Processor Blank CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Y ou should only perform troubleshooting and si mple 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 auth[...]

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    Additonal Processor Installation 5 Figure 1-1. Removing and Installing a Processor Blank/Processor 1 processor blank/processor 2 processor shield 3 notches in processor (2) 4 socket key s (2) 5 ZIF socket 6 socket-release lever 3 1 2 6 5 4 Install_proc.book Page 5 Frid ay, May 4, 2012 2:24 PM[...]

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    6 Additonal Processor Installation Installing the Second Processor CAUTION: Only trained service technicia ns ar e authorized to remove the sy stem cover and access any of the compo nents in side the sy stem. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instr uctions that came with the sy stem. 1 Ensure that you have followed the ste ps menti[...]

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    Additonal Processor Installation 7 Figure 1-2. Installing the Heat Sink 9 Install the cooling shroud. F or mor e informa tion, see "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in the Owne r ’s Manual. 10 Close the system. 1 retention sockets (4) 2 heat sink 3 retention screws (4) 1 2 3 Install_proc.book Page 7 Frid ay, May 4, 2012 2:24 PM[...]

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    8 Additonal Processor Installation 11 Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system. 12 P ress <F2> to enter th e System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. 13 Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly . Install_pr[...]