Installing System Components 67Removing Memory ModulesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. 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 edgesand avoid touching the components on the memory module.1 Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.2 Remove the memory cooling shroud. See "Removing the Memory Cooling Shroud" on page 52.3 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 thesocket. See Figure 3-13.Handle each memory module only on either card edge, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memorymodule.5 Replace the memory cooling shroud. See "Replacing the Memory Cooling Shroud" on page 53.6 Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 46.Activating the Integrated NIC TOETo add TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) or iSCSI TOE functionality to the system's integrated NIC, install theappropriate TOE or iSCSI TOE NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board. S eeFigure 6-2.ProcessorsYou can upgrade your processor(s) to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Eachprocessor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid array (LGA) package that isinstalled in a ZIF socket on the system board.The following items are included in the processor upgrade kit:• Processor• Heat sinkRemoving the ProcessorCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. 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.
