Installing an LGA1366 Processor

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink

Notes:

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan.

1.Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

2.Intel's boxed processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assem- bly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certiﬁed multi-directional heatsink and fan only.

3.Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and heatsink fan.

4.When purchasing an LGA1366 processor or when receiving a motherboard with an LGA1366 processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU cap is in place and none of the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

5.Refer to the Supermicro web site for more details on CPU support.

1.Press the socket clip to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locked posi- tion.

2.Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate.

3.Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket.

Note: The photos on this page and succeeding pages are for illustration purposes only. They do not necessarily reﬂect the exact product(s) described in this manual.

Socket Clip

Load Plate

Plastic Cap

Holding the north & south edges

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