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Installing System Components 67
Removing Memory Modules
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.
CAUTION: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down.
Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges
and avoid touching the components on the memory module.
1
Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 48.
2
Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Removing the Memory Cooling Shroud" on page 53.
3
Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-2.
4
Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the
socket. See Figure 3-13.
Handle each memory module only on either card edge, ensuring not to touch the middle of the
memory module.
5
Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Replacing the Memory Cooling Shroud" on page 54.
6
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 48.
Activating the Integrated NIC TOE
To add TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) functionality to the system’s integrated NIC, install the TOE
NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (
see Figure 6-2.)
Processors
You can upgrade your processor(s) to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Each
processor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid array (LGA) package that is
installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.
The following items are included in the processor upgrade kit:
• Processor
• Heat sink
Removing the 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
Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on
support.dell.com
.