Dell PowerEdge FC640 - Processors and Heat Sinks; Removing a Processor and Heat Sink Module

3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4 To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reect the updated capacity of the installed
memory.
5 If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is rmly
seated in the memory module socket.
6 Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
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Installing the air shroud
Processors and heat sinks
The processor controls memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. The system can have more than one
processor congurations.
The heat sink absorbs the heat generated by the processor, and helps the processor to maintain its optimal temperature level.
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING
: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
cool before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1 Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a Loosen the rst screw three turns.
b Loosen the second screw completely.
c Return to the rst screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE
: It is normal for the heat sink to slip o the blue retention clips when the screws are partially
loosened, continue to loosen the screw(s).
2 Pushing both retention clips simultaneously, lift the Processor and heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
3 Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
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Installing and removing system components