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October 2004P/N H6440Rev. A01
This document provides updated information for your system on the following topics:
•Broadcom driver limitation with Red Hat
•Using DRAC 4/P with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (RHEL 3)
•64-bit capability
•Microprocessor replacement
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Linux
Broadcom Driver Limitation With Red Hat Linux
On systems running the Red Hat Linux operating system, if you use the IPMI Pass Through
(IPMI PT) for remote manageability over a LAN and you want to configure VLAN, you must use
the Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) and bcm5700 driver instead of the native Linux
tg3 driver. If you use the native Linux tg3 driver with IPMI PT enabled, the VLAN functionality
will not work correctly. The operating system utilities will let you configure the VLANS, but you
will not receive any traffic over the VLAN interface.
Using DRAC 4/P With Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
If your system has a DRAC 4/P card installed, the integrated IDE controllers and their devices will
not be available on systems running RHEL 3. As a temporary solution, append the following kernel
parameter to the kernel line for each stanza in the
go to
rhn.redhat.com
and upgrade your kernel to version 2.4.21.15.EL or higher.
grub.conf
file:
ide2=0x1f0
. As an alternative,
64-Bit Capability
If the processor installed in your system has 64-bit capability, the
CPU Information
system has a 32-bit processor installed, the
specifies if the installed processor supports Intel 64-bit technology.
screen in the System Setup program will show
64-bit Technology
64-bit Technology
Yes (Intel® EM64T)
option will show No. This field
option on the
. If your
Microprocessor Replacement
You can upgrade the system processor to take advantage of future options in speed and
functionality.
The processor upgrade kit contains a processor and thermal grease; you will need to re-use
the processor heat sink that came with your system.
Information Update3
Removing the Processor
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.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from
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the electrical outlet.
2
Remove the bezel. See "Removing the Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
3
Lay the system on its right side.
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Remove the cover. See "Removing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
5
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" in "installing System
Components" in your
NOTICE: After removing the heat sink, place it upside down on a flat surface to prevent the thermal
interface material from being damaged or contaminated.
Remove the heat sink. See Figure 1-1.
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a
Open one securing clip by pressing the end of the clip down and away from the retention
until it clears the securing tab on the retention module, and then lift the clip up.
b
Repeat step a for the remaining securing clip.
c
Rotate the heat sink slightly and then lift the heat sink off the processor. Do not pry
the heat sink off the processor.
.
.
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
.
4Information Update
Figure 1-1. Removing the Heat Sink
heat sink
securing clips (2)
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Press down on the processor socket release lever, then pull the release lever upward to the fully
open position. See Figure 1-2.
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Open the processor cover. See Figure 1-2.
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Lift the processor vertically out of the socket. Leave the processor cover and release lever in
the open position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. See Figure 1-2.
Information Update5
Figure 1-2. Replacing the Processor
processor socket
release lever
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processor
processor socket
Installing a Processor
1
Unpack the new processor.
2
Ensure that the processor socket release lever is in the fully open position.
3
Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket. See Figure 1-2.
NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid damaging the processor and
the system board when you turn on the system. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the socket.
Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket.
4
When the processor is positioned correctly, press it gently to seat it in the socket.
5
Close the processor cover.
6
Rotate the release lever back down until it snaps into place, securing the processor cover.
processor cover
pin-1 locators (2)
NOTICE: Do not operate the system without the heat sink installed. The heat sink is required to maintain
proper thermal conditions.
7
Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink that you
removed earlier in this procedure.
8
Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.
9
Lower the heat sink onto the processor. See Figure 1-1.
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Secure the heat sink to the retention module.
a
Gently press down on the heat sink and then press one securing clip to secure it.
b
Repeat step a for the remaining securing clip.
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Ensure that the back fan connector is connected to the BACK_FAN connector on the system
board. See Figure A-3 in your
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Install the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" in "Installing System
Components" in your
13
Install the cover. See "Replacing the Cover" in "Troubleshooting Your System" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
14
Stand the system upright.
15
Install the bezel. See "Installing the Bezel" in "Troubleshooting Your System" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
16
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
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.
.
.
.
peripherals.
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Enter the System Setup program, and ensure that the processor options match the new
system configuration. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your
User's Guide
.
As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes
the system configuration information in the System Setup program. A message similar to the
following appears:
Confirm that the top line of the system data area in the System Setup program correctly
identifies the installed processor. See "Using the System Setup Program" in your
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Exit the System Setup program.
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Ensure that your system is running the latest BIOS version.
You can download the latest BIOS version from the Dell Support website located at
support.dell.com
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Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor is operating correctly.
See "Running the System Diagnostics" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.