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DR Series DR6300 - Owner's Manual

DR6300 system overview Technical specifications Initial system setup and configuration Pre-operating system management applications
Options to manage the pre-operating system applications System Setup Dell Lifecycle Controller Boot Manager PXE boot
Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions Before working inside your system After working inside your system Recommended tools Front bezel (optional) System cover Cooling shroud Cooling fans Cooling-fan assembly System memory Processors and heat sinks PCIe card holder Cable retention bracket Integrated storage controller card Expansion cards and expansion card riser Internal dual SD module (optional) Network daughter card Internal USB memory key (optional) System battery Power supply units (PSU) System board Trusted Platform Module Hard drives Hard drive backplane SD vFlash card (optional) Control panel assembly
Using system diagnostics Jumpers and connectors Troubleshooting your system

Installing memory modules

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NOTE: The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components or metallic contacts on the memory module.
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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 are shipped with your product.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
Removing the cooling fan assembly.
1.
Locate the appropriate memory module socket.
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CAUTION: Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the memory module or metallic contacts.
2.
Open the ejectors on the memory module socket outward to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
3.
Align the edge connector of the memory module with the alignment key of the memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
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CAUTION: Do not apply pressure at the center of the memory module; apply pressure at both ends of the memory module evenly.
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NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that enables you to install the memory module in the socket in only one orientation.
4.
Press the memory module with your thumbs until the socket levers firmly click into place.
When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the levers on the memory module socket align with the levers on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.
Figure 18. Installing the memory module

This figure shows installing the memory module.

a.
memory module
b.
alignment key
c.
memory module socket ejector (2)
1.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2.
Press F2 to enter System Setup, and check the System Memory setting.

The system should have already changed the value to reflect the installed memory.

3.
If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is firmly seated in the memory module socket.
4.
Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Related tasks 
Before working inside your system
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing the cooling fan assembly
After working inside your system
Related references 
Safety instructions

Processors and heat sinks

Removing a heat sink
Removing a processor
Installing a processor
Installing a heat sink
Use the following procedure when:
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Removing and installing a heat sink
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Installing an additional processor
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Replacing a processor
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NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

Removing a heat sink

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CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
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WARNING: The heat sink will be hot to touch. Allow the heat sink to cool for some time after powering down the system.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4.
If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).
5.
Remove the cooling shroud.
1.
Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
2.
Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.
3.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
4.
Remove the heat sink.
Figure 19. Removing a heat sink

This figure shows removing the processor heat sink.

a.
retention screw (4)
b.
heat sink
c.
processor shield
d.
retention screw slot (4)
1.
Replace the heat sink(s) and processor(s).
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks 
Before working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing a processor
Installing a processor
Installing a heat sink
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3
After working inside your system
Related references 
Safety instructions

Removing a processor

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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 are shipped with your product.
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NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
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NOTE: If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
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NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
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NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4.
If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).
5.
Remove the cooling shroud.
6.
Remove the heat sink.
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WARNING: The processor is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.
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CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
1.
Release the open first socket lever near the unlock icon unlock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.
2.
Release the close first socket release lever near the lock icon lock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab. Lift the lever 90 degrees upward.
3.
Lower the open first socket-release lever to lift the processor shield.
4.
Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket-release lever lifts up.
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CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
5.
Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the open first socket-release lever up.
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NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket to protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.
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NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an anti-static container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of the processor.
Figure 20. Processor shield

This figure shows the sequence of opening and closing the processor levers.

a.
close first socket release lever
b.
lock icon
c.
processor
d.
open first socket release lever
e.
unlock icon
Figure 21. Removing a processor

This figure shows removing a processor.

a.
close first socket-release lever
b.
pin-1 indicator of processor
c.
processor
d.
slot (4)
e.
processor shield
f.
open first socket-release lever
g.
socket
h.
socket keys (4)
1.
Replace the processor(s).
2.
Install the heat sink.
3.
Reinstall the cooling shroud.
4.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks 
Before working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing a heat sink
Installing a processor
Installing a heat sink
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3
After working inside your system
Related references 
Safety instructions
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