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Installing network daughter 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 came with the product.
1. Angle the card so that the RJ-45 connectors fit through the slot in the back panel.
2. Align the captive screws at back-end of the card with the captive screw sockets on the system board.
3. Press the touch point on the card until the card connector is firmly seated on the system board
connector.
4. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two captive screws to secure the network daughter card
to the system board.
5. If applicable, install the expansion cards in the expansion-card riser 2.
6. Install the system cover.
7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
Processors
Use the following procedure when:
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor
NOTE: To make sure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank and a heat sink
blank in any empty processor socket.
Removing 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. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/support/
home and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on
your system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using Dell Lifecycle Controller.
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet. When disconnected from the power source, press and hold the power button for
three seconds to fully drain the system of stored power prior to removing the cover.
3. Remove the system cover.
4. Remove the cooling shroud.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system
has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
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