Dell T710 owner manual Installing a Processor

Installing a Processor

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

NOTE: In a single-processor configuration, the CPU1 socket must be used.

1If you are adding a second processor for the first time, remove the heat- sink blank and the processor blank from the vacant processor socket. Removing the blank is similar to removing a processor. See "Removing a Processor" on page 107.

2Remove the processor from the packing material by the processor’s edges only. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Handle the processor carefully with your fingers on the side edges. Place your hand beneath the processor when you are moving it to the system.

3Locate the pin 1 indicator on the system board socket.

4Locate the pin 1 indicator on the top of the processor. The pin 1 indicator is shown as a triangle on the top of the processor. See Figure 3-15.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

5Place the processor over the socket with each pin 1 aligned and level. See Figure 3-14 and Figure 3-15.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

6Align the notches in the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-15.

7Install the processor in the socket. Keep the processor level (see Figure 3-14) and insert it straight down into the socket. Allow the processor to float on the pins, allowing the processor shield to hold it in place.

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