Dell POWEREDGE 4300 Upgrade Manual - Page 9

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Dell PowerEdge Systems — Microprocessor Upgrade

Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating

correctly.

See your User's Guide and your computer Installation and Troubleshooting

Guide for additional information on running the Dell Diagnostics and

troubleshooting any problems that may occur.

To upgrade to Pentium II or Pentium III microprocessors in the PowerEdge 2300, per-

form the following steps.

NOTES: If you are installing a 600 MHz (or greater) microprocessor in your

PowerEdge 2300, the system board mounting plate must be replaced. A replacement

mounting plate is provided with the upgrade kit.

If you are upgrading a PowerEdge 2300 with one or two microprocessors with an

operating frequency less than 600 MHz, you do not need to replace the system board

mounting plate.

Access the system board, which involves the following steps:

Disconnecting power and peripheral cables.

Removing the covers.

Removing the front bezel.

Removing the cooling fan shroud.

Replacing the system board mounting plate or tray. Applies only when

installing 600 MHz or greater microprocessors.

See your system Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for specific instructions,

if needed.