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Verify that the standby power light on the system board is not on. If it
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is on, you may need to wait 10 to 30 seconds for it to go out.
Microprocessor Installation Guidelines
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A voltage regulator module (VRM) must be installed for each
microprocessor installed. To locate the VRM and microprocessor
sockets, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service Label" in
your User's Guide.
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For single-processor operations, the processor must be installed in
socket 0 and the VRM must be installed in connector 0. Processor
socket 1 and VRM connector 1 must be empty. To locate these
components, see "System Board Components" or "Interior Service
Label" in your User's Guide.
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For dual-processor operations, both processor sockets and both VRM
connectors must be populated.
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For dual-processor operations, the two processors and the two VRMs
must be identical. If the processors do not match, you receive a system
message, the diagnostic lights indicate an error, and the computer may
not start. If the VRMs do not match, the diagnostic lights will indicate
an error.
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If installing a Dell™ processor upgrade kit for either single or dual
processors, remove and discard the original VRM(s). Then install the
VRM(s) from the upgrade kit. If you are not installing a processor
upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original VRM(s).
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If installing a Dell processor upgrade kit for either single or dual
processors, remove and discard the original heat sink(s) and securing
clips. Then install the heat sink(s) and securing clips from the upgrade
kit. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the
original heat sink(s) and securing clips.