Troubleshooting Processors
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.
1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Remove the
3Ensure that each processor and heat sink is properly installed. See "Installing a Processor" on page 94.
4Install the
5Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
6If the problem persists, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
7Remove the
8Remove the other processor(s) and leave only processor 1 in the processor socket 1. See "Removing a Processor" on page 92.
9Install the
10Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
11If the problem persists, remove processor 1 and install another removed processor in the processor socket 1. See "Removing a Processor" on page 92 and "Installing a Processor" on page 94.