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...used in this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation. A00 Throughout this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Information in italic type...better use of your computer system. Intel and Pentium are used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. August 2000 P/N 54RJD Rev. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are registered trademarks of Dell ...
...used in this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation. A00 Throughout this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Information in italic type...better use of your computer system. Intel and Pentium are used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. August 2000 P/N 54RJD Rev. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are registered trademarks of Dell ...
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...1-3 Updating the ESM Firmware 1-3 Updating the BIOS 1-4 Saving RCU Configuration Settings 1-4 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 1300 1-4 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 2300 1-6 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 4300 1-8 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 4350 1-11 Removing the Microprocessors 1-12 Removing and Replacing the Guide Brackets 1-13 Removing and Replacing the Cooling Shroud 1-15 Removing the Cooling Shroud 1-15 Replacing the Cooling Shroud 1-16 Installing the Upgrade Microprocessor 1-16 Installing...
...1-3 Updating the ESM Firmware 1-3 Updating the BIOS 1-4 Saving RCU Configuration Settings 1-4 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 1300 1-4 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 2300 1-6 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 4300 1-8 Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 4350 1-11 Removing the Microprocessors 1-12 Removing and Replacing the Guide Brackets 1-13 Removing and Replacing the Cooling Shroud 1-15 Removing the Cooling Shroud 1-15 Replacing the Cooling Shroud 1-16 Installing the Upgrade Microprocessor 1-16 Installing...
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... Dell PowerEdge systems: PowerEdge 1300 PowerEdge 2300 PowerEdge 4300 PowerEdge 4350 Installing one or more microprocessors in the following activities: Verifying the basic input/output system (BIOS) revision and saving the current configuration data Accessing the system board (see your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide) Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray (PowerEdge 2300 and 4300) Installing the upgrade microprocessor Installing the cooling shroud (if applicable) Reassembling and checking the system The upgrade procedure requires...
... Dell PowerEdge systems: PowerEdge 1300 PowerEdge 2300 PowerEdge 4300 PowerEdge 4350 Installing one or more microprocessors in the following activities: Verifying the basic input/output system (BIOS) revision and saving the current configuration data Accessing the system board (see your system's Installation and Troubleshooting Guide) Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray (PowerEdge 2300 and 4300) Installing the upgrade microprocessor Installing the cooling shroud (if applicable) Reassembling and checking the system The upgrade procedure requires...
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... the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your system has two microprocessors installed, the secondary microprocessor must also be the same type and have one or more new Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessor(s), diskettes containing the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU), BIOS, embedded server management (ESM) firmware, and diagnostics...
... the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your system has two microprocessors installed, the secondary microprocessor must also be the same type and have one or more new Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessor(s), diskettes containing the Resource Configuration Utility (RCU), BIOS, embedded server management (ESM) firmware, and diagnostics...
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... http://support.dell.com. 1. After the Successfully Completed Done message appears on the screen, remove the ESM firmware diskette from the diskette drive and follow the instructions on that diskette by performing the following steps. View the system configuration screens in the System Setup program and make a record of the ESM firmware is included with your kit, update your ESM firmware with the version contained...
... http://support.dell.com. 1. After the Successfully Completed Done message appears on the screen, remove the ESM firmware diskette from the diskette drive and follow the instructions on that diskette by performing the following steps. View the system configuration screens in the System Setup program and make a record of the ESM firmware is included with your kit, update your ESM firmware with the version contained...
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... system configuration settings by performing the following steps: 1. After the system completes the boot routine, follow the instructions on the screen. 4. The main menu appears. 3. Rotating the power supply. If a BIOS diskette is included with your kit, update your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions. 2. The latest version of the RCU is available online at http://support.dell.com. 1. See "Removing the Microprocessors", found later in the PowerEdge 1300...
... system configuration settings by performing the following steps: 1. After the system completes the boot routine, follow the instructions on the screen. 4. The main menu appears. 3. Rotating the power supply. If a BIOS diskette is included with your kit, update your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions. 2. The latest version of the RCU is available online at http://support.dell.com. 1. See "Removing the Microprocessors", found later in the PowerEdge 1300...
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... a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to their power sources and turn them on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-5 3. If the upgrade kit comes with a new cooling shroud, you remove and replace the cover of Pentium III microprocessors are not displayed. b. c. By default, the serial numbers of a PowerEdge 1300 system, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Reset the chassis...
... a setup password has been assigned by changing Chassis Intrusion to their power sources and turn them on resetting the chassis intrusion detector. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-5 3. If the upgrade kit comes with a new cooling shroud, you remove and replace the cover of Pentium III microprocessors are not displayed. b. c. By default, the serial numbers of a PowerEdge 1300 system, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to be displayed at the next system start-up: ALERT! Reset the chassis...
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...See your User's Guide and your computer Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for specific instructions, if needed. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge Systems - NOTES: If you are upgrading a PowerEdge 2300 with one or two microprocessors with the upgrade kit. Disconnecting power and peripheral cables. d. Run the Dell Diagnostics to replace the system board mounting plate. 1. Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray. Removing the front bezel. See your PowerEdge 2300, the system board mounting plate must be replaced. A replacement mounting plate is operating correctly. Applies...
...See your User's Guide and your computer Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for specific instructions, if needed. 1-6 Dell PowerEdge Systems - NOTES: If you are upgrading a PowerEdge 2300 with one or two microprocessors with the upgrade kit. Disconnecting power and peripheral cables. d. Run the Dell Diagnostics to replace the system board mounting plate. 1. Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray. Removing the front bezel. See your PowerEdge 2300, the system board mounting plate must be replaced. A replacement mounting plate is operating correctly. Applies...
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... the system board and mounting plate to the system board. Record the locations and disconnect all internal cables attached to the chassis (see Figure 1-1). Remove the right- At the left -side computer covers. mounting screws (3) system board and mounting-plate assembly support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - If you are installing a 600 MHz or greater microprocessor, replace the system board mounting plate as follows. b. Record the location and disconnect all the expansion cards. 2.
... the system board and mounting plate to the system board. Record the locations and disconnect all internal cables attached to the chassis (see Figure 1-1). Remove the right- At the left -side computer covers. mounting screws (3) system board and mounting-plate assembly support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - If you are installing a 600 MHz or greater microprocessor, replace the system board mounting plate as follows. b. Record the location and disconnect all the expansion cards. 2.
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... later in this document. 7. To upgrade to replace the system board mounting tray. 1-8 Dell PowerEdge Systems - If you are upgrading a PowerEdge 4300 with a microprocessor with the system board facing up and away from the mounting plate. 3. Microprocessor Upgrade g. h. Replace the cooling shroud. Reassemble and check the system. To install the replacement mounting plate assembly (provided in your upgrade kit) in your PowerEdge 4300, the system board mounting tray must install the new cooling...
... later in this document. 7. To upgrade to replace the system board mounting tray. 1-8 Dell PowerEdge Systems - If you are upgrading a PowerEdge 4300 with a microprocessor with the system board facing up and away from the mounting plate. 3. Microprocessor Upgrade g. h. Replace the cooling shroud. Reassemble and check the system. To install the replacement mounting plate assembly (provided in your upgrade kit) in your PowerEdge 4300, the system board mounting tray must install the new cooling...
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... (left edge of the chassis. To install the upgrade mounting tray assembly (provided in your upgrade kit) in your PowerEdge 4300 system, perform the preceding steps in this document. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - Place the expansion cards in Figure 1-3) and lift the system board away from the mounting tray. Record the locations and disconnect all the expansion cards. f. Remove the mounting screw from the mounting tray. 2. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-9 NOTE: From the service position...
... (left edge of the chassis. To install the upgrade mounting tray assembly (provided in your upgrade kit) in your PowerEdge 4300 system, perform the preceding steps in this document. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - Place the expansion cards in Figure 1-3) and lift the system board away from the mounting tray. Record the locations and disconnect all the expansion cards. f. Remove the mounting screw from the mounting tray. 2. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-9 NOTE: From the service position...
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See "Installing the Upgrade Microprocessor", found later in this document. 5. Reassemble and check the system. Replace the guide brackets. Install the upgrade microprocessor. Microprocessor Upgrade tray latch system board tray 1-10 Dell PowerEdge Systems - 4. See "Removing and Replacing the Guide Brackets", found later in this document. 6. See "Reassembling and Checking the System", found later in this document.
See "Installing the Upgrade Microprocessor", found later in this document. 5. Reassemble and check the system. Replace the guide brackets. Install the upgrade microprocessor. Microprocessor Upgrade tray latch system board tray 1-10 Dell PowerEdge Systems - 4. See "Removing and Replacing the Guide Brackets", found later in this document. 6. See "Reassembling and Checking the System", found later in this document.
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Removing the covers. d. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - Removing the front bezel. Removing the cooling fan shroud. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-11 inner card-guide brackets (6) thumbscrew To upgrade to Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessors in the PowerEdge 4350, perform the following steps: a. Access the system board, which involves the following steps: 1. c. See your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for specific instructions, if needed. b. Disconnecting power and peripheral cables.
Removing the covers. d. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - Removing the front bezel. Removing the cooling fan shroud. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-11 inner card-guide brackets (6) thumbscrew To upgrade to Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessors in the PowerEdge 4350, perform the following steps: a. Access the system board, which involves the following steps: 1. c. See your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for specific instructions, if needed. b. Disconnecting power and peripheral cables.
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... Checking the System", found later in this document. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large thumbscrew retention pins that secure the microprocessor to disengage the microprocessor from the connector. 1-12 Dell PowerEdge Systems - Install the upgrade microprocessor. Grasp the microprocessor assembly firmly and pull it away from the system board, perform the following steps. 1. Remove the microprocessors. Remove and replace the guide brackets. See "Installing...
... Checking the System", found later in this document. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large thumbscrew retention pins that secure the microprocessor to disengage the microprocessor from the connector. 1-12 Dell PowerEdge Systems - Install the upgrade microprocessor. Grasp the microprocessor assembly firmly and pull it away from the system board, perform the following steps. 1. Remove the microprocessors. Remove and replace the guide brackets. See "Installing...
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... threaded posts if installed incorrectly). 2. Tighten the four captive nuts using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. microprocessor release latches (2) thumbscrews (2) heat sink support.dell.com To remove the guide bracket assembly, perform the following steps: 1. Lift up the assembly to the system board (see Figure 1-6). Microprocessor Upgrade 1-13 To install the new guide bracket assembly, perform the following steps: 1. Remove any terminator card installed in the guide bracket. 3. Remove any...
... threaded posts if installed incorrectly). 2. Tighten the four captive nuts using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. microprocessor release latches (2) thumbscrews (2) heat sink support.dell.com To remove the guide bracket assembly, perform the following steps: 1. Lift up the assembly to the system board (see Figure 1-6). Microprocessor Upgrade 1-13 To install the new guide bracket assembly, perform the following steps: 1. Remove any terminator card installed in the guide bracket. 3. Remove any...
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... disconnect the power cable from the cooling fan on the system board. sor(s) until the opposite end of the shroud closest to improve airflow over the microprocessors. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-15 The plastic cooling shroud inside the system is used to the microproces- Remove the right-side computer cover. 3. To remove the cooling shroud, perform the following steps. 1. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems...
... disconnect the power cable from the cooling fan on the system board. sor(s) until the opposite end of the shroud closest to improve airflow over the microprocessors. Microprocessor Upgrade 1-15 The plastic cooling shroud inside the system is used to the microproces- Remove the right-side computer cover. 3. To remove the cooling shroud, perform the following steps. 1. support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems...
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Microprocessor Upgrade Lower the other end of the shroud into place over the top of the cooling fan on the end of the large opening on the system back panel. 2. Secure the shroud by reinstalling the two retention pins. 1-16 Dell PowerEdge Systems - thumbscrew retention pins (2) To replace the cooling shroud, perform the following steps: 1. Hook the upper edge of the cooling shroud over the microprocessor(s). 3.
Microprocessor Upgrade Lower the other end of the shroud into place over the top of the cooling fan on the end of the large opening on the system back panel. 2. Secure the shroud by reinstalling the two retention pins. 1-16 Dell PowerEdge Systems - thumbscrew retention pins (2) To replace the cooling shroud, perform the following steps: 1. Hook the upper edge of the cooling shroud over the microprocessor(s). 3.
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... 1-8. 3. For Pentium II microprocessors, set the speed jumper to the speed of force to install a terminator card. Press the microprocessor firmly into its connector until it is installed on PowerEdge 2300 systems only threaded stud support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - Repeat steps 1 and 2 for engaging a threaded stud on the system board. Insert the new microprocessor into place. Upgrade microprocessors have a heat sink with a notch for...
... 1-8. 3. For Pentium II microprocessors, set the speed jumper to the speed of force to install a terminator card. Press the microprocessor firmly into its connector until it is installed on PowerEdge 2300 systems only threaded stud support.dell.com Dell PowerEdge Systems - Repeat steps 1 and 2 for engaging a threaded stud on the system board. Insert the new microprocessor into place. Upgrade microprocessors have a heat sink with a notch for...
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... in the upgrade kit. Microprocessor Upgrade Carefully position the shroud into place on the heat sink(s). If a cooling shroud came with the square opening over the microprocessors, as you must install the cooling shroud provided in Figure 1-9. 2. head fan and the top of the shroud's other end resting over the bulk- tabs (4) 1-18 Dell PowerEdge Systems - To install a cooling shroud...
... in the upgrade kit. Microprocessor Upgrade Carefully position the shroud into place on the heat sink(s). If a cooling shroud came with the square opening over the microprocessors, as you must install the cooling shroud provided in Figure 1-9. 2. head fan and the top of the shroud's other end resting over the bulk- tabs (4) 1-18 Dell PowerEdge Systems - To install a cooling shroud...
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... chassis intrusion detector. 3. See your User's Guide and your User's Guide for additional information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. Run the Dell Diagnostics to PowerEdge 2300, 4300, and 4350 systems. For PowerEdge 1300 systems, see step 7 under "Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 1300", found earlier in the System Setup screens. By default, the serial numbers of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration...
... chassis intrusion detector. 3. See your User's Guide and your User's Guide for additional information on running the Dell Diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that the new microprocessor is operating correctly. Run the Dell Diagnostics to PowerEdge 2300, 4300, and 4350 systems. For PowerEdge 1300 systems, see step 7 under "Installing Upgrade Microprocessors in the PowerEdge 1300", found earlier in the System Setup screens. By default, the serial numbers of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration...