Dell PowerEdge 6850 User guide

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Dell PowerEdge 6850: Harness Enterprise-Grade Performance for Demanding Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge 6850 server packs exceptional computing power and versatility into a 2U chassis. Ideal for virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing, it boasts dual Intel Xeon processors, up to 512GB of memory, and flexible storage options. Experience seamless scalability, enhanced security features, and Dell's renowned reliability for mission-critical applications. Unleash the potential of your demanding workloads with the PowerEdge 6850.

Dell PowerEdge 6850: Harness Enterprise-Grade Performance for Demanding Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge 6850 server packs exceptional computing power and versatility into a 2U chassis. Ideal for virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing, it boasts dual Intel Xeon processors, up to 512GB of memory, and flexible storage options. Experience seamless scalability, enhanced security features, and Dell's renowned reliability for mission-critical applications. Unleash the potential of your demanding workloads with the PowerEdge 6850.

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About Cautions
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
System Board Replacement Procedure
Update
This document provides updated information for replacing the system board.
NOTE: See the latest version of the system’s documentation on support.dell.com for instructions on how
to remove and replace the system board.
Removing and Installing the North Bridge Heat Sink
CAUTION: Any installation that requires removal of the system cover is intended solely to be
performed by trained service technicians. See your Product Information Guide for complete information
about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
When transferring components from the defective system board to the replacement system board,
ensure that you also transfer the north bridge heat sink. The north bridge heat sink is located
directly behind processor connectors 2 and 4.
Removing the North Bridge Heat Sink From the Defective System Board
1
Compress the two retention-clip tabs together to remove them from the retention-clip
securing slots, and then lift up the retention clip. See Figure 1.
2
If the heat sink has not separated from the north bridge chip, carefully rotate the heat sink in
a clockwise, then counterclockwise, direction until it releases from the chip. Do not pry the
heat sink off of the chip.
3
Lift off the heat sink.
Installing the North Bridge Heat Sink on the Replacement System Board
1
Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the north bridge heat
sink.
2
Apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the north bridge chip.
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3
Install the north bridge heat sink:
a
Orient the heat sink so that its alignment key is toward the back of the system board. See
Figure 1.
b
Slowly lower the end of the heat sink closest to processor connectors 2 and 4 into the
heat-sink bracket.
c
After the heat sink contacts the bottom of the heat-sink bracket, align the keys on the
heat sink and the heat-sink bracket, then lower the heat sink until it lays flat in the
bracket. See Figure 1.
d
Lower the retention clip, compress the two retention-clip tabs together, and secure the
tabs into the retention-clip securing slots.
Figure 1. Removing and Installing the North Bridge Heat Sink
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Dell PowerEdge 6850 User guide

Dell
Brand
Dell
Model
PowerEdge 6850
Type
User guide

Dell PowerEdge 6850: Harness Enterprise-Grade Performance for Demanding Workloads

The Dell PowerEdge 6850 server packs exceptional computing power and versatility into a 2U chassis. Ideal for virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing, it boasts dual Intel Xeon processors, up to 512GB of memory, and flexible storage options. Experience seamless scalability, enhanced security features, and Dell's renowned reliability for mission-critical applications. Unleash the potential of your demanding workloads with the PowerEdge 6850.

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