The procedures in this section describe how to remove and install components in a blade, including:
Memory modules
I/O module mezzanine cards
NIC TOE and iSCSI activation key
Processors
Hypertransport (HT) bridge card (service only)
Blade system board NVRAM backup battery (CMOS battery)
Hard drives
Video controller daughter card or riser card
Hard-drive backplane
System board (service only)
Storage controller card (service only)
Removing and Installing a Blade
Removing a Blade
Power down the blade using OS commands or the CMC, and ensure that
the blade's power is off.
When a blade is powered off, its front-panel power indicator is off. See Figure 1-6.
Before removing full-height blades 1 or 2 or half-height blades 12 or 13,
rotate the LCD panel to the storage position to prevent accidental damage
to the LCD screen.
Pull out the handle to unlock the blade from the enclosure.
Slide the blade out of the enclosure.
Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector.
NOTICE: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector cover any time a blade is removed from the enclosure. (A full-height blade requires two connector covers.)
NOTICE: If you are permanently removing the blade, install a blade blank. (A full-height blade requires two blade blanks.) Operating the system for extended periods of time without a blade blank installed can cause the system to overheat. See Removing and Installing a Blade Blank.
Figure 3-1. Removing and Installing a Half-Height Blade
1
blade handle
2
release button
3
blade
4
guide rail on M1000e enclosure
5
guide rail on blade (or blade blank)
Figure 3-2. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Blade
1
blade handle
2
release button
3
blade
4
guide rail on M1000e enclosure
5
guide rail on blade
Installing a Blade
If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O
connector(s) and save for future use. See Figure 3-3.
Orient the blade so that the handle is on the left side of the blade.
If you are installing a blade in one of the eight upper bays, align the guide
rail on the upper edge of the blade so that the rail fits between the plastic
guides on the enclosure.
If you are installing a half-height blade in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blade with the guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure.
If you are installing a full-height blade in bays 1 or 2 or a half-height blade in bays 12 or 13, rotate the LCD module to the horizontal storage position to prevent accidental damage to the LCD screen.
Slide the blade into the enclosure until the handle engages and locks the
blade in place.
Removing and Installing a Blade Blank
NOTICE: If you are permanently removing a blade, install a blade blank. Operating the system for extended periods of time without a full complement of blades or blade blanks can cause the system to overheat.
Removing a Blade Blank
If you are removing a blade blank from one of the eight upper bays, press the blue latch at the upper edge of the blank faceplate and slide the blank out of the enclosure.
If you are removing a blade blank from one of the eight lower bays, press the blue latch at the lower edge of the blank faceplate, and slide the blank out of the enclosure.
Installing a Blade Blank
Hold the blank with the guide rail facing upwards (see detail in
Figure 3-1).
Install the blank in the enclosure:
If you are installing a blade blank in one of the eight upper bays, align the metal guide rail on the upper edge of the blade blank so that the guide rail fits between the plastic guides on the enclosure (see detail in Figure 3-1).
If you are installing a blade blank in one of the eight lower bays, align the edge of the blank with the plastic guide rail on the floor of the M1000e enclosure, and slide the blank into the enclosure until the lower latch engages.
Opening and Closing the Blade
Opening the Blade
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Figure 3-4. Inside a Half-Height Blade (PowerEdge M600 Shown)
1
optional Fabric C mezzanine card
2
optional Fabric B mezzanine card
3
memory modules
4
processor CPU1 and heat sink
5
hard-drive backplane
6
storage controller card (under drive bays)
7
hard drive 1
8
hard drive 0
9
processor CPU2 and heat sink
10
video riser card
Figure 3-5. Inside a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M905 Shown)
1
optional mezzanine card 1 - Fabric C
2
optional mezzanine card 2 - Fabric B
3
optional mezzanine card 3 - Fabric C
4
optional mezzanine card 4 - Fabric B
5
SD card location
6
memory modules
7
processor CPU2 and heat sink
8
processor CPU4 and heat sink
9
hard drive 1
10
hard drive 0
11
hard-drive backplane
12
processor CPU3 and heat sink
13
processor CPU1 and heat sink
14
video riser card
Figure 3-6. Inside a Full-Height Blade (PowerEdge M805 Shown)
1
optional mezzanine card 1 - Fabric C
2
optional mezzanine card 2 - Fabric B
3
optional mezzanine card 3 - Fabric C
4
optional mezzanine card 4 - Fabric B
5
SD card location
6
processor CPU2 and heat sink
7
processor CPU2 and heat sink
8
hard drive 1
9
hard drive 0
10
hard-drive backplane
11
processor CPU1 and heat sink
12
video riser card
Closing the Blade
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Ensure that no tools or parts are left inside the blade.
Align the notches in the edges of the enclosure with the cover alignment
pins on the inner sides of the cover.
Check that these cover-release latch is fully open, and lower the cover onto
the enclosure.
Close the cover-release latch until it is flush with the surface of the cover.
System Memory
System Memory - PowerEdge M905
You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 192 GB by installing up to twenty-four 667-MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB memory modules. (Dual-rank 8-GB modules are supported; quad-rank 8-GB modules are not supported.) Each processor has four memory channels, organized in sets of two channels.
NOTICE: If more than four memory modules are installed per processor, the memory modules will be downclocked to operate at 533 Mhz.
Figure 3-7. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M905
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M905
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory.
Memory modules must be installed in pairs, beginning with the first two sockets in each set of memory modules. These sockets are marked by white retention levers.
All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology. The memory modules in each pair must be the same size.
If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots.
Memory sparing is supported if eight or 16 memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.)
Table 3-1 shows examples of supported memory configurations.
NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow.
Table 3-1. Examples of PowerEdge M905 Memory Configurations
*If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize 63.75 GB during POST.
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations
System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non-optimal.
Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M905
Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-2. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program. See Memory Information Screen. To use memory sparing, you must disable node interleaving.
You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 128 GB by installing 667-MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB memory modules. (Dual-rank 8-GB modules are supported; quad-rank 8-GB modules are not supported.) Each processor has four memory channels, organized in sets of two channels.
NOTICE: If more than four memory modules are installed per processor, the memory modules will be downclocked to operate at 533 Mhz.
Figure 3-8. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M805
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M805
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory.
Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs, beginning with slots A1 and A2 (processor 1) and B1 and B2. These slots are marked by white ejector tabs.
All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology. The memory modules in each pair must be the same size.
Memory must be installed in the same configuration (symmetrically) for both processors.
If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots.
Memory sparing is supported if eight or sixteen memory modules are installed. (Memory mirroring is not supported.)
Table 3-3 shows examples of supported memory configurations.
NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow.
Table 3-3. Examples of PowerEdge M805 Memory Configurations
*If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize 63.75 GB during POST.
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations
System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non-optimal.
Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M805
Memory sparing (spare bank) is supported in systems that have one of the memory configurations shown in Table 3-4. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program. See Memory Information Screen. To use memory sparing, you must disable node interleaving.
You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 32 GB by installing 667-MHz registered DDRII fully-buffered DIMMs (FBDs). 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, and 8-GB memory modules are supported.
The memory module sockets are divided into two equal branches (0 and 1). Each branch consists of two channels and each channel consists of two memory module sockets:
Branch 0, Channel 0 consists of slot 1 and slot 5.
Branch 0, Channel 1 consists of slot 2 and slot 6.
Branch 1, Channel 2 consists of slot 3 and slot 7.
Branch 1, Channel 3 consists of slot 4 and slot 8.
The first DIMM socket of each channel has white release tabs.
Figure 3-9 shows the locations of the memory module sockets.
Figure 3-9. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M600
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M600
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when configuring your system memory.
Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs. The total number of memory modules must equal two, four, or eight. Six modules are not supported.
All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology. The memory modules in each pair must be the same size.
For best system performance, all memory modules should be identical memory size, speed, and technology.
Memory sparing and memory mirroring require eight memory modules of identical size, speed, and technology.
Memory sparing and memory mirroring cannot be implemented at the same time.
Table 3-5 shows examples of supported memory configurations.
NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow.
Table 3-5. Examples of Memory Configurations - PowerEdge M600
Total Memory
DIMM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 GB
512 MB
512 MB
blank
blank
blank
blank
blank
blank
2 GB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
blank
blank
blank
blank
2 GB
1 GB
1 GB
blank
blank
blank
blank
blank
blank
4 GB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
512 MB
4 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
blank
blank
blank
blank
8 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
1 GB
8 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
blank
blank
blank
blank
16 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
2 GB
16GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
blank
blank
blank
blank
32 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations
System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non-optimal.
Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M600
Memory sparing requires eight identical memory modules. The memory sparing feature must also be enabled in the System Setup program, and can be used only if memory mirroring is not enabled.
Table 3-6 shows how memory sparing splits the available and spared memory in each memory module configuration.
The system supports memory mirroring if eight identical memory modules are installed in the system. Mirroring must be enabled in the System Setup program and can be used only if memory sparing is not enabled. In a mirrored configuration, the total available system memory is one-half of the total installed memory.
System Memory - PowerEdge M605
You can upgrade your system memory to a maximum of 16 GB (single processor) or 32 GB (dual processors) by installing 667- or 800-MHz registered DDR2 memory modules in sets of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB, or 8-GB modules. Each processor has four memory channels, organized in sets of two channels.
Figure 3-10. Memory Locations - PowerEdge M605
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines - PowerEdge M605
To ensure optimal performance of your system, observe the following guidelines when installing your system memory.
Memory modules must be installed in pairs of identically-sized DIMMs, beginning with slots A1 and A2 (processor 1) and B1 and B2 (processor 2, if installed). These slots are marked by white ejector tabs.
All memory modules in the blade must be identical in speed and technology. The memory modules in each pair must be the same size.
In two-processor configurations, memory must be installed in the same configuration (symmetrically) for both processors.
If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots.
Memory sparing is supported if four (single-processor systems) or eight (dual-processor systems) memory modules are installed.
Table 3-7 and Table 3-8 show examples of supported single- and dual-processor memory configurations.
Single-Processor Memory Configurations
NOTICE: Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets to maintain proper cooling airflow.
*If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize 63.75 GB during POST.
Non-Optimal Memory Configurations
System performance can be affected if your memory configuration does not conform to the preceding installation guidelines. Your system may issue an error message during startup stating that your memory configuration is non-optimal.
Memory Sparing Support - PowerEdge M605
Memory sparing is supported in single- or dual-processor systems that have one of the fully populated memory configurations shown in Table 3-9. The memory sparing feature must be enabled in the Memory Information screen of the System Setup program. See Memory Information Screen. To use memory sparing, you must disable node interleaving.
Memory sparing allocates only the first rank of memory of a DIMM. For a single-rank DIMM, the entire capacity of the DIMM must be allocated for sparing along with the adjacent single-rank DIMM to spare a memory channel. For dual-rank DIMMs, two DIMMs are also required for sparing, but as only the first rank of each DIMM is allocated, only half of a dual-rank DIMM's capacity is allocated for sparing. The second ranks on both DIMMs are available memory. Table 3-9 shows how memory sparing splits the available and spared memory in each memory module configuration.
Indicates a spared single-rank DIMM (512-MB or 1-GB). The entire capacity of this DIMM is reserved for sparing.
Indicates a spared dual-rank DIMM (2-GB and higher). One-half of this DIMM's capacity is reserved for sparing.
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 you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
CAUTION: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components.
PowerEdge 905 systems only - You must slide the system board back in the
blade chassis to access memory sockets C1 through C4 and D1 through
D4. See step 1 through step 7 in Removing the System Board.
Press the ejectors on the memory module socket down and out, as shown
in Figure 3-11, to allow the memory module to be inserted into the socket.
If a memory module blank is installed in the socket, remove it.
Figure 3-11. Installing and Removing a Memory Module or Memory Module Blank
1
memory module
2
edge connector
3
ejectors (2)
4
socket
5
alignment key
Align the memory module's edge connector with the alignment key on the
memory module socket, and insert the memory module in the socket.
NOTE: The memory module socket has an alignment key that allows you to install the memory module in the socket in only one way.
Press down on the memory module with your thumbs 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.
Repeat step 5 through step 7 of this procedure to install the remaining
memory modules. See Table 3-5, Table 3-7, or Table 3-8 for sample
memory configurations.
PowerEdge 905 systems only - If you removed the system board to access
the memory modules, reinstall the system board.
(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.
If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be
installed properly. Repeat step 1 through step 12 of this procedure,
checking to ensure that the memory modules are firmly seated in their
sockets.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
CAUTION: The DIMMs are hot to the touch for some time after the blade has been powered down. Allow time for the DIMMs to cool before handling them. Handle the DIMMs by the card edges and avoid touching the DIMM components.
PowerEdge 905 systems only - You must slide the system board back in the
blade chassis to access memory sockets C1 through C4 and D1 through
D4. See step 1 through step 7 in Removing the System Board.
Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the
memory module pops out of the socket. See Figure 3-11.
PowerEdge 905 systems only - If you removed the system board to access
the memory modules, reinstall the system board.
The blades support a variety of optional mezzanine cards. If installed, the mezzanine card(s) must be used in conjunction with a matching appropriate I/O module(s). (For more information on I/O modules, see Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules.)
Mezzanine Card Installation Guidelines
PowerEdge M905 and M805
The full-height PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support up to four mezzanine cards.
Slot 1 and slot 3 support Fabric C. If a card is installed in both slots, both cards must be identical. They must also match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2.
Slot 2 and slot 4 support Fabric B. If a card is installed in both slots, both cards must be identical. They must also match the fabric type of I/O module installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2.
NOTE: The four mezzanine card slots do not need to be fully populated. If a blade does require support by a particular fabric and only two external I/O port connections are needed, only one mezzanine card is required. For example, a Fibre Channel I/O module in I/O bay C1 or C2 only requires one Fibre Channel mezzanine card in slot 1 or slot 3 in the blade. If a blade does not require support from a particular fabric, a mezzanine card is not required in either of the corresponding mezzanine card slots.
PowerEdge M600 and M605
The half-height PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support two mezzanine cards:
Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2.
Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2.
Installing a Mezzanine Card
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 came with the product.
Open the mezzanine card latch by pressing the ridged area on the latch
with your thumb and lifting the end of the latch. See Figure 3-12 or
Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-12. Installing and Removing a Mezzanine Card - Full-Height Blades
1
optional Fabric C mezzanine card 1
2
optional Fabric B mezzanine card 2
3
optional Fabric C mezzanine card 3
4
optional Fabric B mezzanine card 4
5
retention latch
6
mezzanine card connector
7
mezzanine card
Figure 3-13. Installing and Removing a Mezzanine Card - Half-Height Blades
1
Fabric C mezzanine card slot
2
Fabric B mezzanine card slot
3
mezzanine card
4
mezzanine card connector
5
retention latch
If present, remove the connector cover from the mezzanine card bay.
NOTICE: Hold the mezzanine card by its edges only.
Mezzanine cards are designed to fit in either card slot. Rotate the card to
align the connector on the bottom of the mezzanine card with the
corresponding socket on the blade board.
Lower the card into place until it is fully seated and the plastic clip on the
outer edge of the card fits over the side of the blade chassis.
Close the retention latch to secure the mezzanine card.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Locate the SD card slot on the system board and insert the contact-pin end of the card into the slot with the label on the card facing upwards. See Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14. Installing an SD Card (PowerEdge M805 and M905 Only)
1
SD card
2
SD card connector
Integrated NIC Hardware Key
TOE, iSCSI, and other future functionality for the blade's integrated NICs is enabled by installing a NIC hardware key in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board (see Figure 7-3 or Figure 7-4.)
NOTE: TOE Operating system support and the Microsoft scalable network pack are required for TOE functionality.
Figure 3-15. Installing a NIC Hardware Key
1
NIC hardware key
2
connector on system board
Processors
NOTE: The following removal and installation procedures apply to the PowerEdge M905, M805, M605, and M600 blades. Appropriate illustrations are provided for each type of processor.
Processor Installation Guidelines
PowerEdge 905 Systems
The PowerEdge 905 supports dual-core or quad-core AMD™ Opteron™ 8xxxx Series processors only.
Four processors must be installed; dual-processor configurations are not supported
Only AMD 8xxxx MP series processors are supported.
PowerEdge 805 Systems
The PowerEdge 805 supports dual-core or quad-core AMD Opteron 2xxxx Series processors only.
In a PowerEdge 805 system, two processors must be installed; a single-processor configuration is not supported.
The PowerEdge 605 supports dual-core or quad-core AMD Opteron 2xxxx MP Series processors only.
Both single and dual-processor configurations are supported.
PowerEdge 600 Systems
The PowerEdge 600 supports dual-core or quad-core Intel ® Xeon® processors only.
Both single and dual-processor configurations are supported.
Removing a Processor
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
CAUTION: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling.
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.
Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. See
Figure 3-16 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 3-17 (PowerEdge M805),
Figure 3-18 (PowerEdge M600) or Figure 3-19 (PowerEdge M605).
Figure 3-16. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink (PowerEdge M905)
1
heat sink
You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here.
2
screws (4)
3
socket CPU2
4
socket CPU4
5
socket CPU3
6
socket CPU1
Figure 3-17. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M805)
1
heat sink
You must install the heatsink in the orientation shown here.
2
screws (4)
3
socket CPU2
4
socket CPU1
Figure 3-18. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M600)
1
heat sink
2
screws (4)
3
socket CPU1
4
socket CPU2
Figure 3-19. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink (PowerEdge M605)
1
heat sink
2
screws (4)
3
socket CPU2
4
socket CPU1
Remove the heat sink.
Set the heat sink upside down on the work surface to avoid contaminating the thermal grease.
Use a clean lint-free cloth to remove any thermal grease from the surface of
the processor shield.
Pull the socket-release lever straight up until the processor is released
from the socket. See Figure 3-20 (PowerEdge M600) or Figure 3-21
(PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605).
Figure 3-20. Installing and Removing an Intel Processor (PowerEdge M600)
1
socket-release lever
2
processor
3
processor shield
4
notch in processor
5
pin-1 corner of socket
6
pin-1 corner of processor
Figure 3-21. Installing and Removing an AMD Processor (PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605)
1
pin-1 corner of socket
2
pin-1 corner of processor
3
processor
4
socket-release lever
5
processor shield
6
notch in processor
Open the processor shield and then lift the processor out of the socket.
Leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Installing a Processor
If you are adding a processor to an unoccupied socket, perform the
following steps first.
NOTE: If you are installing just one processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1. See Figure 7-3 or Figure 7-4.
Remove the processor filler blank
Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket.
Unlatch and rotate the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward.
Lift the processor shield.
Install the processor in the socket. See Figure 3-20 (PowerEdge M600) or
Figure 3-21 (PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605).
NOTE: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the processor and the system board when you turn it on. Be careful not to bend the pins on the LGA socket.
Identify the pin-1 corner of the processor by locating the tiny gold
triangle on one corner of the processor. Place this corner in the same
corner of the ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the
system board. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1
corner of the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-20 (PowerEdge M600) or
Figure 3-21 (PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605).
Ensure that the socket-release lever is fully open.
With the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket aligned, set the
processor lightly in the socket.
Because the system uses a ZIF processor socket, do not use force. When the processor is positioned correctly, it drops down into the socket with minimal pressure.
Close the processor shield.
Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place, securing
the processor.
Install the heat sink. See Figure 3-18 (PowerEdge M600) or Figure 3-19
(PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605).
If you are reinstalling a heat sink, use a clean lint-free cloth to remove
the existing thermal grease from the heat sink.
If you are upgrading a processor and a new heat sink was supplied with the processor, install the new heat sink.
If you are reinstalling a processor, also clean any remnants of thermal grease from the processor.
Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten the retention screw until resistance is felt and stop once the screw is seated. The screw tension should be no more than 6 in-lb (6.9 kg-cm).
Carefully tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the blade
board.
As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new processor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program.
Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor
informationmatches the new system configuration.
Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates
correctly.
See Running System Diagnostics for information about running the diagnostics and troubleshooting processor problems.
Update the system BIOS.
HT Bridge Card (Service Only)
An HT (hypertransport) bridge card must be installed in the third and fourth CPU sockets on the PowerEdge M805 system board.
Consequently, if you replace the system board, you must transfer the HT bridge cards to the replacement planar.
Removing an HT Bridge Card
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Pull the socket-release lever straight up until the bridge card is released
from the socket. See Figure 3-22.
Open the processor shield and then lift the card out of the socket.
Figure 3-22. Installing and Removing an HT Bridge Card (PowerEdge M805 Only)
1
HT bridge card
2
socket-release lever
3
processor shield
4
notch in card
Installing an HT Bridge Card
Perform the following steps to prepare the two sockets on the new system
board:
Remove the processor filler blank
Lift the plastic processor socket cover from the socket.
Unlatch and rotate the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward.
Lift the processor shield.
Repeat steps a through d to prepare the second processor socket.
Install the bridge card in the socket. See Figure 3-22.
NOTE: Positioning the card incorrectly can permanently damage the card and the system board when you turn the system on. Be careful not to bend the pins on the LGA socket.
Identify the pin-1 corner of the card by locating the tiny gold triangle
on one corner of the card. Place this corner in the same corner of the
ZIF socket identified by a corresponding triangle on the system board.
Ensure that the socket-release lever is fully open.
With the pin-1 corners of the card and socket aligned, set the
processor lightly in the socket.
Because the system uses a ZIF processor socket, do not use force. When the card is positioned correctly, it drops down into the socket with minimal pressure.
Close the processor shield.
Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place, securing
the card.
The NVRAM backup battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell battery.
Removing and Installing the NVRAM Backup Battery
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See the safety instructions that came with your system for additional information.
If you are replacing the battery in a PowerEdge M905, M805, or M605
system, you must remove the system board to access the battery. See Blade
System Board (Service Only).
Remove the battery by lifting it straight up from its connector. See
Figure 3-23.
See Figure 7-1 (PowerEdge M905), Figure 7-2 (PowerEdge M805), Figure 7-3 (PowerEdge M600), or Figure 7-4 (PowerEdge M605) to locate the battery on the blade board.
Install the new battery with the side labeled "+" facing up. See
Figure 3-23.
Enter the System Setup program and if the time and date are still
incorrect, see Getting Help for instructions about obtaining technical
assistance.
Hard Drives
The PowerEdge M805 and M905 blades support one or two hot-pluggable 2.5 inch SAS hard drives.
The PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support one or two hot-pluggable 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and one or two 2.5 inch SAS hard drives.
NOTE: SAS and SATA hard drives cannot be mixed within a blade.
NOTE: SATA hard drives are not hot pluggable with the SATA repeater daughter card.
Hard-Drive Installation Guidelines
If a SATA RAID controller storage card is installed, the blade supports hot-plug drive removal and installation.
If only one hard drive is used, a blank must be installed to maintain proper cooling.
Installing a Hard Drive
NOTICE: When a replacement hot-pluggable hard drive is installed and the blade is powered on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Make absolutely sure that the replacement hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written. Any data on the replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is installed.
NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Open the hard-drive carrier handle. See Figure 3-24.
Figure 3-24. Installing a Hard Drive (Half-Height Blade Shown)
1
hard drive carrier
2
hard drive bay 0
3
hard drive bay 1
4
carrier handle
Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay.
Close the hard-drive carrier handle to lock it in place.
Removing a Hard Drive
NOTICE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Take the hard drive offline and wait until the hard-drive indicator codes on
the drive carrier signal that the drive may be removed safely. See
Figure 1-8.
When all indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.
See your operating system documentation for more information on taking the hard drive offline.
Open the hard-drive carrier handle to release the drive. See Figure 3-24.
Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.
If you are permanently removing the hard drive, install a blank insert.
Shutdown Procedure for Servicing a Hard Drive
NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the blade must be powered down to service a hard drive. In many situations, the hard drive can be serviced while the blade is powered on.
If you need to power off the blade to service a hard drive, wait 30 seconds after the blade's power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may not be recognized after the hard drive is reinstalled and the blade is powered on again.
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.
Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier
Remove the four screws from the slide rails on the hard-drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier. See Figure 3-24.
Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier
Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the connector end
of the drive at the back of the carrier. See Figure 3-24.
Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive
carrier.
Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.
Figure 3-25. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier
1
hard drive
2
drive carrier
3
screws (4)
Video Controller
Follow these steps to replace the video controller.
If you are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M600, press the latch on the upper edge of the video riser card, then lift the card from the blade. See Figure 3-26.
If you are removing the video controller from a PowerEdge M605, M805, or M905, remove the two torx screws securing the daughter card, then lift the card from the blade. See Figure 3-27.
Figure 3-26. Removing and Installing a Video Riser Card (PowerEdge M600)
1
video riser card
2
latch
3
connector on system board
Figure 3-27. Removing and Installing a Video Controller Daughter Card (PowerEdge M605 Shown)
1
video controller board
2
torx screws (2)
3
connector on system board
To install a new video controller:
If you are installing a video controller in a PowerEdge M600, align the edge connector on the riser card with the connector on the system board, then lower the riser card into place until the connector is fully seated and the latch snaps into place. See Figure 3-26.
If you are installing a video controller in a PowerEdge M605, align the connector on the underside of the controller card with the connector on the system board, then lower the card into place. Secure the card with the two screws. See Figure 3-27.
Hard-Drive Backplane
Follow these steps to remove and replace the hard-drive backplane.
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
CAUTION: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling.
CAUTION: The memory modules are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow time for the memory modules to cool before handling them. Handle the memory modules by the card edges and avoid touching the components.
NOTICE: If you are removing two hard drives, label them so you can replace them in their original locations.
For a PowerEdge M905 or M805 blade, remove mezzanine cards 1 and 4
(the outermost mezzanine cards).
For a PowerEdge M605 or M600 blade, remove both mezzanine cards if present.
NOTICE: If you are removing multiple mezzanine cards, label them so you can replace them in their original locations.
To remove a full-height blade system board:
Use the thumb and index fingers of your right hand to lift the system
board retention pin. See Figure 3-29.
Keeping the retention pin raised with your index finger, press the
corner of the blade chassis with your thumb to slide the system board
out of the open end of the chassis.
Figure 3-29. Removing and Installing the System Board - Full-Height Blades
1
system board
2
system board retention pin
3
tabs on system chassis
4
slots in system board tray
To remove a half-height blade system board, hold the blade chassis with one hand, lift and pull the system board retention latch with the other hand, and then slide the system board out of the open end of the chassis. See Figure 3-30.
Figure 3-30. Removing and Installing the System Board - Half-Height Blades
1
I/O connector cover
2
retention latch
3
system board
4
tabs on system chassis
5
slots in system board tray
NOTICE: If you are removing multiple mezzanine cards, label them so you can replace them in their original locations.
Insure that the I/O connector cover is still in place on the I/O connector at
the back of the board. See Figure 3-29 or Figure 3-30.
Remove the video riser card or daughter card. See Video Controller.
Remove the TOE or iSCSI activation key. See System Board Connectors
for the location of the key.
Installing the System Board
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Transfer the following components to the new system board:
Slide the new system board into the open end of the blade chassis until the
retention latch or retention pin engages.
NOTE: Ensure that the system board plate is parallel with the chassis.
When the board assembly is installed correctly, the tabs on the system board pan fit into the corresponding openings in the floor of the blade chassis. See Figure 3-29 or Figure 3-30.
Reinstall the video daughter card or video riser card. See Video Controller.
Open the release lever to disengage the controller board edge connector
from the system board connector.
Lift the controller board straight up from the system board.
Figure 3-31. Removing and Installing the Storage Controller Card (Half-Height Blade Shown)
1
storage controller card
2
release lever
Installing the Storage Controller Board
To place the storage controller board onto the system board, align the
controller board so that the tabs on the metal system board tray fit through
the corresponding notches in the edges of the controller board.
Slide the board towards the connector on the system board until the
boards's edge connector is fully seated.
