Dell R805 owner manual Integrated NIC TOE, Processors, Removing a Processor

NOTICE: Never operate your system with the memory cooling shroud removed. Overheating of the system can develop quickly resulting in a shutdown of the system and the loss of data.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 71.

Integrated NIC TOE

The TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) functionality of the system’s integrated NIC is activated by the LOM NIC hardware key installed in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (see Figure 6-2.) See the user documentation that came with this system for information on how to set up and configure the TOE feature.

Processors

You can upgrade your processors to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Each processor and its associated internal cache memory are contained in a land grid array (LGA) package that is installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.

Removing a Processor

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on support.dell.com.

2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 71.

4Remove the memory module cooling shrouds. See "Removing the Memory Module Cooling Shrouds" on page 94.

5Remove the expansion cards from expansion-card riser 2. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 92.

6Remove expansion-card riser 2. See "Removing Expansion-Card Riser 2" on page 101.

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Installing System Components