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Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028WDet0toc.fm Precautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Recording the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Updating the ESM Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028WDet0toc.fm Figure 1-5. Removing the SEC Cartridge and Heat Sink From the PowerEdge 2450. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Figure 1-6. Installing the SEC Cartridge and Heat Sink Into the PowerEdge 2450. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Figure 1-7. Removing a Terminator Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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! "# This document provides information on upgrading and installing microprocessors in Dell PowerEdge 2400, 2450, and 4400 systems.
Before you perform any of the procedures in this document, take a few moments to read the following warning for your personal safety and to prevent damage to the sys- tem
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028wdeb0.fm In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connec
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If an ESM firmware diskette is included with the upgrade kit, update your ESM firm- ware with the version contained on that diskette by performing the following steps. The latest version of the ESM firmware is available at http://support.dell.com. 1. Insert the ESM firmware diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Reboot the system. 3. After the system completes the boot routine, follow the
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028wdeb0.fm NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. 3. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. See your User’s Guide and your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for additional information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems th
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Each microprocessor is contained within an SEC cartridge and heat sink assembly. The system board has two guide-bracket assemblies, which hold the SEC cartridge and heat sink assemblies. If your system has only one microprocessor, the secondary guide-bracket assembly must contain a terminator card. If you add a se
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028wdeb0.fm terminator card retention clips (2) latches (2) guide-bracket assembly &
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028wdeb0.fm 5. Pivot the retention clips away from the guide-bracket assembly. 6. Slide the terminator card out of the guide-bracket assembly.
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(Rev. 11/3/98) FILE LOCATION: S:\SYSTEMS\SlimFast\ts\ProcUpgrade\028WD\028wdeb0.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Preliminary 9/11/00 1-16 Microprocessor Upgrade Installation Guide
