Dell PowerEdge 1850 - Manual (Page 53)

When the processor is positioned correctly, it drops down into the socket with minimal pressure.
c. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, rotate the socket release lever back down until it snaps into place, securing the processor.
12. Install the heat sink.
a. Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink.
b. Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.
c. Place the heat sink onto the processor. See Figure 6 -9 .
d. Close one of the two heat sink retention levers until it locks. See Figure 6 -9 .
e. Repeat for the other heat sink retention lever.
13. Close the system. See " Closing the System " in "Troubleshooting Your System."
As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup
program.
14. Press to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
See your User's Guide for instructions about using the System Setup program.
15. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
See " Running the System Diagnostics " for information about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems.
Installing a RAC Card
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system. See " Opening the System " in "Troubleshooting Your System".
3. Remove the plastic filler plug from the system back panel (see Figure 6 -11 ).
Figure 6-11. Installing a RAC Card
4. Install the card:
a. Align the holes in the RAC card with the pins on the four plastic standoffs on the system board (see Figure 6 -11 ).
b. Carefully press the end of the card over the RAC card connector on the system board
(see Figure 6 -11 ) until the clips on the plastic standoffs snap over that end of the card.
NOTE: Use the heat sink that you removed earlier in this procedure.
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.