Dell PowerEdge 860: Installing System Components

Figure 3-4. Installing and Removing the Cooling Shroud

1

3

2

1 tab 2 release latch 3 cooling shroud

Installing the Cooling Shroud

1

Insert the tab on the side of the cooling shroud and the release latch into the fan assembly. See

Figure 3-4.

2

Push the cooling shroud down until the release latch snaps into place, securing the shroud to the fan

assembly.

3

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

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System Battery

Replacing the System Battery

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Enter the System Setup program and, if possible, make a printed copy of the System Setup screens.

See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 29.

2

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

3

Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 47.

4

Remove the riser card. See "Removing the Riser Card" on page 66.

5

Locate the battery on the system board. See Figure 6-2 for the battery location.

6

Grasp the battery with your fingers and pull it out of the battery socket. See Figure 3-5.

7

Push the new battery into the battery socket as shown in Figure 3-5.

NOTE: The side of the battery labeled "+" must face toward the open side of the battery socket.

Figure 3-5. Replacing the Battery

1

2

3

1 battery 2 battery socket 3 retention tab

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8

Reinstall the riser card. See "Installing the Riser Card" on page 67.

9

Install the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 48.

10

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

11

Enter the System Setup program to confirm that the battery operates properly.

12

From the main screen, select

System Time

to enter the correct time and date.

Also, re-enter any system configuration information that is no longer displayed on the System Setup

screens, and then exit the System Setup program.

13

To test the newly installed battery, see "Troubleshooting the System Battery" on page 86.

Optical Drive

The optional optical drive is mounted in a bracket using two alignment pins and a spring clip on top of

hard drive 0. An interposer card is connected to the back of the drive which allows the drive to be

connected to the IDE connector on the system board.

Removing the Optical Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Disconnect the power and interface cables from the optical drive's interposer card.

3

Pull the two captive fasteners that secure the interposer card to the hard drive 0 carrier. See Figure 3-6.

4

Disconnect the interposer card from the optical drive.

5

Press the bracket release lever that secures the optical drive to the hard drive 0 carrier. See Figure 3-6.

6

Lift and tilt the optical drive up and out of the bracket as shown in Figure 3-6.

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Figure 3-6. Removing and Installing the Optional Optical Drive

2

3

4

1

5

7

6

1 interposer board 2 captive fasteners (2) 3 interface cable

4 retaining pins (4) 5 mounting holes (4) 6 bracket release lever

7 hard drive 0

Installing the Optical Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Align the optical drive's mounting holes with the retaining pins on the hard drive 0 bracket. See

Figure 3-6.

2

Rotate the drive downward until it snaps into place.

3

Connect the interposer card to the optical drive.

Push the plungers into the captive fastener barrels until they snap into place.

4

Connect the interface and power cables to the optical drive's interposer card.

5

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

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Configuring the Boot Drive

The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot order specified in the System

Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 29. To boot the system from a hard drive

or drive array, the drive(s) must be connected to the appropriate controller:

• For systems using the integrated hard-drive controller, the master drive (drive 0) must be connected to

the SATA_PORT_0 connector on the system board. To identify system board connectors, see

Figure 6-2.

• For systems with a SAS controller installed, the hard drive must be connected to the SAS controller

card. See the documentation that accompanied the controller card.

• To boot from a SAS RAID array, the drive must be connected to the RAID controller card. See the

documentation that accompanied the controller card.

Hard Drives

Your system contains up to two non-hot-pluggable SATA or SAS hard drives. If your system contains SAS

hard drives, they must be connected to a SAS controller card. The cables for hard drive 1 are routed

through a cable clamp mounted to the chassis.

Removing a Hard Drive

The procedures for removing and installing SATA or SAS hard drives are the same.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

If applicable, remove the optical drive.

Remove the optical drive if you are removing hard drive 0. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on

page 50.

3

Disconnect the power and interface cables from the hard drive.

The interface cables for SATA hard drives are connected to the system board. See Figure 6-2 for the

location of the system board connectors.

The interface cables for SAS hard drives are connected to a controller card.

4

Pull up on the plunger that secures the hard-drive carrier to the chassis. See Figure 3-7.

5

Slide the hard-drive carrier backward and lift the carrier out of the chassis.

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Figure 3-7. Removing the HDD0 Hard-Drive Carrier

1

4

1 HDD0 hard-drive carrier 2 interface cable 3 power cable

4 plunger 5 notches (4) 6 tabs (4)

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3

5

6

Figure 3-8. Removing the HDD1 Hard-Drive Carrier

2

3

4

1

5

6

1 HDD1 hard-drive carrier 2 plunger 3 interface cable

4 power cable 5 notches (4) 6 tabs (4)

6

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the carrier and

remove the drive from the carrier. See Figure 3-10.

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Figure 3-9. Removing the Hard Drive From the HDD0 Drive Carrier

1

2

4

3

1 HDD0 hard-drive carrier 2 screws (4) 3 mounting holes (4)

4 hard drive

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Figure 3-10. Removing the Hard Drive From the HDD1 Drive Carrier

1

2

4

3

1 HDD1 hard-drive carrier 2 screws (4) 3 mounting holes (4)

4 hard drive

Installing a Hard Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Align the hard-drive mounting holes with the holes in the drive carrier.

2

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the four screws that secure the hard drive to the carrier. See

Figure 3-10.

3

Align the hard-drive carrier so that the tabs on the chassis slide into the notches in the carrier. See

Figure 3-7.

4

Slide the carrier forward until it stops.

5

Press down on the plunger to secure the hard-drive carrier to the chassis. See Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8.

6

Connect the power and interface cables to the new drive:

• If no SAS controller card is present, attach SATA interface cables to the hard drives and the SATA

connectors on the system board. Connect hard drive 0 to the SATA_0 connector and hard drive 1

to the SATA_1 connector. See Figure 6-2 for the location of the SATA connectors.

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• If a SAS controller card is present, attach the HDD0 cable from the SAS controller to hard drive 0

and attach the HDD1 cable to hard drive 1. See the controller card documentation for further

information.

7

Install the CD drive.

Install the CD drive if you are removing hard drive 0. See "Installing the Optical Drive" on page 51.

8

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

Installing a SAS Controller Card

See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 63 for general instructions about installing the controller

card. See the controller card documentation for specific information on installing and configuring the

card.

NOTICE: If your SAS controller has an external storage connector, you must install the optional PCI fan assembly

in your system to maintain the proper cooling environment. Failure to install the fan assembly could result in the

system overheating and shutting down unexpectedly. See "Installing the PCI Fan Assembly" on page 60 for

instructions on installing the PCI fan assembly.

Fan Assembly

The fan assembly contains two fans and provides cooling for the processor and memory modules.

Removing the Fan Assembly

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 47.

3

Disconnect the fan assembly’s power cable from the system board. See Figure 3-11.

4

Remove the data cable from hard drive 1 if installed. See Figure 3-11.

5

Remove the hard drive 0 power cable if installed.

6

Pull the cables out of the fan assembly’s cable tray. See Figure 3-11.

7

While pressing the two release levers on the fan assembly, lift the fan assembly off of the two securing

posts and out of the chassis. See Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-14. Installing and Removing Expansion Cards

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2

3

5

4

1 expansion-card retainer 2 slot 1 3 slot 2

4 expansion-card connector (on

5 expansion card

riser card)

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Figure 3-15. Opening and Closing the Expansion-Card Sliding Retainer

2

1

3

1 expansion-card sliding

2 release tab 3 expansion card

retainer

Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Disconnect any internal or external cable(s) that are connected to the expansion card.

3

Lift the expansion-card retainer adjacent to the PCI slots. See Figure 3-14.

4

Slide the expansion-card sliding retainer to the retracted or open position. See Figure 3-15.

5

Grip the edges of the expansion card with the fingers of both hands and carefully work the card out of

the expansion-card connector.

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6

If you are permanently removing the card, replace the metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot

opening.

NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the

system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the

system.

7

Replace the expansion-card retainer.

8

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

Riser Card

The riser card provides two expansion-card slots. See "Expansion Cards" on page 63 for detailed

information on the expansion-card slots.

Removing the Riser Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Remove any expansion card(s). See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 65.

3

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the riser card to the chassis. See

Figure 3-16.

4

Lift the riser card straight up and remove the riser card from the system.

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Figure 3-16. Installing and Removing the Riser Card

1

2

1 screws (2) 2 riser card

Installing the Riser Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Insert the riser card firmly into the riser card connector on the system board until the riser card is fully

seated.

2

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the two screws that secure the riser card to the system board.

3

Install any expansion card(s). See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 63.

4

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

System Memory

The four memory module sockets are located on the system board adjacent to the power supply and can

accommodate 512 MB to 8 GB of unbuffered ECC PC-3200 (DDR2 533 or DDR 667) memory. See

Figure 6-2

for the location of the memory module sockets.

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You can upgrade the system memory by installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, and 2-GB unbuffered

memory modules. If you receive an error message stating that maximum memory has been exceeded, see

"System Messages" on page 15 for more information. You can purchase memory upgrade kits from Dell.

NOTE: The memory modules must be PC-3200 compliant.

Memory Module Installation Guidelines

The memory module sockets are arranged in banks (1 and 2) on two channels (A and B).

The memory module banks are identified as follows:

Bank 1: DIMM1_A and DIMM1_B

Bank 2: DIMM2_A and DIMM2_B

The memory module banks must be installed in identical pairs in configurations that have more than

one memory module. For example, if socket DIMM1_A contains a 512-MB memory module, then the

second memory module to be installed must be a 512-MB memory module in socket DIMM1_B.

Table 3-1 shows examples of different memory configurations, based on the following guidelines:

• The minimum memory configuration is 512 MB.

• If only one memory module is installed, it must be installed in the DIMM1_A socket.

• A bank must contain identical memory modules.

• Install the memory modules in bank 1 (DIMM1_

x

) before installing memory modules in bank 2

(DIMM2_

x

).

• Installing three memory modules is not supported.

Table 3-1. Sample Memory Module Configurations

Total Memory DIMM1_A DIMM2_A DIMM1_B DIMM2_B

512 MB 512 MB None None None

1 GB 512 MB None 512 MB None

1 GB 1 GB None None None

2 GB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB

2 GB 1 GB None 1 GB None

3 GB 1 GB 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB

4 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

4 GB 2 GB None 2 GB None

5 GB 2 GB 512 MB 2 GB 512 MB

6 GB 2 GB 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB

8 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

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Installing Memory Modules

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-2.

3

Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown in Figure 3-17, to allow the

memory module to be inserted into the socket.

4

Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment keys of the memory module socket,

and insert the memory module in the socket.

NOTE: The memory module socket has two alignment keys that allow you to install the memory module in the

socket in only one way.

5

Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index

fingers to lock the memory module into the socket.

When the memory module is properly seated in the socket, the ejectors on the memory module socket

align with the ejectors on the other sockets that have memory modules installed.

6

Repeat step 2 through step 5 of this procedure to install the remaining memory modules. See Table 3-1

for valid memory configurations.

7

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

8

(Optional) Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check the

System Memory

setting on

the main

System Setup

screen.

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

9

If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Repeat

step 1 through step 8 of this procedure, checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated

in their sockets.

10

Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on

page 93.

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Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Memory Module

1

2

3

4

1 memory module 2 memory module socket

3 socket

ejectors (2)

4 alignment keys (2)

Removing Memory Modules

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Locate the memory module sockets. See Figure 6-2.

3

Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the

socket. See Figure 3-17.

4

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

Processor

You can upgrade the processor to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. The

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.

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Replacing the Processor

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTE: When you remove the heat sink, the possibility exists that the processor might adhere to the heat sink and

be removed from the socket. It is recommended that you remove the heat sink while the processor is still warm.

2

Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 47.

3

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system

board. See Figure 3-18.

Figure 3-18. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink

2

1

1 captive screws (4) 2 heat sink

4

Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

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5

If the heat sink has not separated from the processor, carefully rotate the heat sink in a clockwise, then

counterclockwise, direction until it releases from the processor. Do not pry the heat sink off of the

processor.

6

Lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.

7

Press down on the processor socket release lever, then pull the release lever upward to the fully open

position. See Figure 3-19.

8

Open the processor cover. See Figure 3-19.

9

Lift the processor vertically out of the socket. Leave the processor cover and release lever in the open

position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. See Figure 3-19.

Figure 3-19. Installing and Removing the Processor

4

5

3

2

1

1 processor socket release

2 processor socket 3 processor

lever

4 processor cover 5 pin-1 locators

10

Unpack the new processor.

11

Ensure that the processor socket release lever is in the fully open position.

12

Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket. See Figure 3-19.

NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid damaging the processor and the system

board when you turn on the system. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the socket.

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13

Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the

processor is positioned correctly, press it gently to seat it in the socket.

14

Close the processor cover.

15

Rotate the release lever back down until it snaps into place, securing the processor cover.

16

Install the heat sink.

a

Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink.

NOTE: Use the heat sink that you removed earlier in this procedure.

b

Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.

c

Place the heat sink onto the processor. See Figure 3-18.

d

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten in a diagonal pattern the four captive screws that secure

the heat sink to the system board. See Figure 3-18.

17

Install the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 48.

18

Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 47.

As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system

configuration information in the System Setup program.

19

Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information

matches the

new system configuration.

See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 29.

20

Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 93 for information about running the diagnostics and

troubleshooting processor problems.

Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)

Removing the Control Panel Assembly

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the

components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for

complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic

discharge.

1

Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 46.

2

Disconnect the control panel cables. See Figure 3-20.

3

Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the control panel assembly to the

chassis. See Figure 3-20.

4

Carefully lift the back of the control panel assembly to clear the chassis mounting studs, and remove

the assembly from the system.

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