Installing System Components 217Installing a ProcessorCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered bywarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.NOTE: When installing only one processor, the processor must be installed in theprocessor 1 socket. See "System Board Connectors" on page 279 for the location ofthe processor 1 socket.NOTE: If you are upgrading your processors, prior to upgrading your system,download and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com. Followthe instructions included in the file download to install the update on your system.1 Unpack the processor if it has not been used previously.2 If the processor has already been used, remove any thermal grease from thetop of the processor using a lint-free cloth.3 Align the processor with the socket keys on the processor socket. SeeFigure 3-59.CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage thesystem board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the processorsocket.4 With the hook-shaped release and bent load levers on the processor socketin the open position, match the processor with the alignment markindicator and the socket keys and set the processor lightly in the socket.See Figure 3-59.CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor ispositioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.5 Close the processor shield.1 processor alignment mark (triangle) 2 processor3 processor shield 4 hook-shaped socket-release lever5 processor socket 6 socket key (4)7 bent load lever 8 alignment notch
