Installing the Processor
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1.Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3.Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4.Remove the server's cover. See the documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.
5.Locate the processor socket and raise the socket handle completely (see Figure 12).
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Figure 12. ILifting the Processor Socket Handle
6. Raise the CPU load plate (see Figure 13).
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Figure 13. Installing the Processor
Note: Do not touch the socket pins; they are very sensitive and easily damaged.
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