The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

6. Close the load plate (A), thenA

push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

B

The motherboard supports Intel® Xeon® 3300/3200/3100/3000 series processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

2.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink

The Intel® Xeon® 3300/3200/3100/3000 series processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan-duct to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Use only qualified CPU heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink:

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, matching the screw

holes with the heatsink standoffs.

Make sure that the heatsink grill is parallel to the nozzle of the chassis fans as shown.

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis fans

 

 

Screws

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