30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004

Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-

 

Based Servers and Workstations

List of Figures

 

 

Figure 1. AMD Opteron™ Processor Architecture

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Figure 2. Model A2210 1U/2P Rack Server

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Figure 3. Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server

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Figure 4. AMD64 Processor-in-a-Box

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Figure 5. Retention Frame and Backplate for the AMD Opteron Processor Heatsink

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Figure 6. Backplate Release Liner

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Figure 7. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate

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Figure 8. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard

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Figure 9. Retention Frame Screw Holes Aligned with Backplate Standoffs

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Figure 10. Tightening Down the Retention Frame

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Figure 11. Alignment Markers on Processor and Motherboard

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Figure 12. Pushing Gently Down on the Processor

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Figure 13. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material

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Figure 14. Heatsink Centered Over Processor

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Figure 15. Heatsink Spring Clip

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Figure 16. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip

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Figure 17. Correctly Installed Spring Clip

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Figure 18. Turning the Cam Lever

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Figure 19. Cam Lever Locked into Retention Frame

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Figure 20. Installed Heatsink

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Figure 21. Desirable Airflow—Power Supply with Bottom Inlet

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Figure 22. Undesirable Airflow—Power Supply with Front Inlet Only

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List of Figures

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AMD 30925 manual List of Figures, AMD Opteron Processor Architecture