Dell PRECISION 530 User Manual

Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530

MICROPROCESSOR REPLACEMENT

Remplacement du microprocesseur

Mikroprozessor-Austausch

Reemplazo del microprocesador

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Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530

MICROPROCESSOR REPLACEMENT

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better

use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Microprocessor Replacement

This document provides instructions on replacing the microprocessor
package on the Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530 computer.

NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person

perform this procedure.

NOTE: Dell recommends that you read this entire document before you begin.

For more information on procedures in this document, see the
and

User’s Guide

ResourceCD

reinstalled your operating system.

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or from the User’s Guides icon on your desktop if you have not

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Precautionary Measures

CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, perform the

following steps in the sequence indicated.

1

Turn off your computer and any devices.
Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also,

disconnect any telephone or network lines from the computer.

Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.

2 If you are disconnecting a device from the computer or are removing a

component from the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds after
disconnecting the computer from AC power before disconnecting the
device or removing the component to avoid possible damage to the
system board.

3 Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to an unpainted metal

surface, such as the padlock loop on the back of the chassis. If a wrist
grounding strap is not available, touch any unpainted metal surface on
the back of the computer or on the computer chassis, such as the
power supply, to discharge any static charge from your body before
touching anything inside the computer. While you work, periodically
touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate
any static electricity that might harm internal components. Also avoid
touching components or contacts on a card and avoid touching pins on
a chip.

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4 Verify that the standby power light on the system board is not on. If it

is on, you may need to wait 10 to 30 seconds for it to go out.

Microprocessor Installation Guidelines

• A voltage regulator module (VRM) must be installed for each
microprocessor installed. To locate the VRM and microprocessor
sockets, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service Label" in
your User’s Guide.

• For single-processor operations, the processor must be installed in
socket 0 and the VRM must be installed in connector 0. Processor

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socket 1 and VRM connector 1 must be empty. To locate these
components, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service
Label" in your User’s Guide .

• For dual-processor operations, both processor sockets and both VRM
connectors must be populated.

• For dual-processor operations, the two processors and the two VRMs
must be identical. If the processors do not match, you receive a system
message, the diagnostic lights indicate an error, and the computer may
not start. If the VRMs do not match, the diagnostic lights will indicate
an error.

• If installing a Dell™ processor upgrade kit for either single or dual
processors, remove and discard the original VRM(s). Then install the
VRM(s) from the upgrade kit. If you are not installing a processor
upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original VRM(s).

• If installing a Dell processor upgrade kit for either single or dual
processors, remove and discard the original heat sink(s) and securing
clips. Then install the heat sink(s) and securing clips from the upgrade
kit. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the
original heat sink(s) and securing clips.

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Upgrading the Microprocessor(s)

. NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person

perform this procedure.

CAUTION: The processor can get very hot during normal

operation. Be sure that the processor has had sufficient time to
cool before you touch it.

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see “Precautionary

Measures."

NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to

20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board
Components" or "Interior Service Label"

Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud:

1

a Lay the computer on its right side.
b Open the computer cover.
c Press down and back on the indentations at the top corners of the

shroud.
The top anchor tabs will disengage from the chassis anchor slots.

n your

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User’s Guide

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Removing the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud

airflow shroud

top anchor tabs (2)

bottom anchor tabs (2)

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d Lift the airflow shroud out of the chassis.

2 Remove the microprocessor heat sink:

a For each of the metal clips that secure the heat sink to the

b Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor.

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microprocessor, press down on the clip’s latch to release it from
the heat-sink retention base. Then lift the clip away from the heat
sink.

Removing the Microprocessor Heat Sink

g

latch

latch

securing clip

heat sink

retention
base

microprocessor socket

securin
clip

NOTE: If you are upgrading your microprocessor, you may want to keep

the original microprocessor, heat sink, and securing clips for future
troubleshooting.

NOTE: Your microprocessor upgrade kit should include a replacement

microprocessor, heat sink, and two replacement securing clips.

Remove the microprocessor from its connector.

3

Your microprocessor uses a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket with a
lever-type handle that secures or releases the microprocessor.

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To remove the microprocessor, pull the socket lever up until the
microprocessor is released. Then remove the microprocessor from the
socket.

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microprocessor

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microprocessor socket

socket lever

4

Install the new microprocessor in the socket:

a Ensure that the lever on the microprocessor socket is fully

NOTICE: When you place the microprocessor in the socket, ensure that the

microprocessor aligns properly with the socket. To avoid damage, you must
position the microprocessor correctly in the socket.

b Align pin 1 of the new microprocessor with pin 1 of the socket.

NOTICE: The microprocessor pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that

the microprocessor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive
force when installing the processor.

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extended to the release position.

NOTE: Pin 1 of the microprocessor is indicated by a small triangle in one

corner of the microprocessor. Pin 1 of the socket is indicated by a small
triangle in one corner of the socket. See "Installing the Microprocessor."

c Carefully set the microprocessor in the socket and press it down

lightly to seat it.

d Rotate the socket lever back toward the socket until it snaps into

place, securing the microprocessor.

Installing the Microprocessor

microprocessor

microprocessor socket

microprocessor
pin-1 indicator

socket lever

5 Install the replacement microprocessor heat sink:

NOTICE: Remove the film covering only when you are ready to replace the

heat sink. Once the film covering has been removed, lay the heat sink down
with the thermal grease facing upward. Do not lay the heat sink down with the
thermal grease touching the work surface.

a Remove the film covering the thermal grease on the bottom of the

heat sink.

socket pin-1
indicator

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NOTICE: Carefully align the heat sink with the retention base before making

contact with the base to help avoid spreading the thermal grease to other
components.

b Lower the heat sink to the microprocessor so that the heat sink fits

in the heat sink retention base.

c For each of the replacement metal clips that secure the heat sink

to the microprocessor, fit the end of the clip that does not have the
latch to the heat sink retention base. Then, press down on the
clip’s latch to secure the clip to the heat sink retention base (see
"Removing the Microprocessor Heat Sink").

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6 Install the airflow shroud:

a Insert the bottom anchor tabs of the shroud into the chassis

anchor slots.

b Press the shroud toward the chassis until the top anchor tabs on

the shroud snap securely into place. See "Removing the
Microprocessor Airflow Shroud."

7 Close the computer cover.

8 Stand the computer upright.

9 Reconnect the computer to the electrical outlet, and turn it on.

NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following

message to be displayed at the next system start-up:

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.

Enter system setup, and confirm that the correct microprocessor speed

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appears in the top left corner of the screen. Also, confirm that the top
line in the System Data area correctly identifies the new
microprocessor.

11 Exit system setup, turn off the computer, and attach the devices to the

computer and electrical outlets.

NOTE: For more information about system setup see your

User’s Guide

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Dell Precision™ WorkStation 530

REMPLACEMENT DU MICROPROCESSEUR

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Remarques, avis et précautions

REMARQUE : Une REMARQUE indique une information importante qui

peut vous aider à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.

AVIS : Un AVIS vous avertit d’un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de

données et vous indique comment éviter le problème.

PRÉCAUTION : Une PRÉCAUTION vous avertit d’une situation

qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut entraîner des blessures plus ou
moins graves.

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