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Processor Installation and Upgrade
Installing or Replacing the Processor
CAUTION
Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if you install a processor that is inappropriate for your server. Contact your local Acer dealer for a list of compatible processor(s).
ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing the following:
(1)Touch the metal chassis before touching the processor or server board. Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static charge while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
Installing the Processor
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4Remove the server’s cover. See the documentation that accompanied your server chassis for instructions on removing the server’s cover
5Locate the processor socket and raise the socket handle completely.
6Align the pins of the processor with the socket, and insert the processor into the socket.
