CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
8Connect any cables to the card. For more information, see the instructions in the card’s documentation.
9Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 24.10See the card’s documentation for software installation instructions.Replacing the processor
Warning
The processors and heatsink may be hot if the computer has been running. Also, there may be sharp edges on the heatsink. Consider wearing protective gloves.
The system board has a single AM2 CPU socket which supports one AMD® Opteron™ or Athlon™ processor with 3.0 GHz Hyper Transport Bus. The system connects with the nVIDIA MCP 55 through the Hyper Transport Bus. The server automatically detects the processor each time you turn it on. Whenever you install a new processor, you should first install the most current version of the BIOS. For instructions, see “Updating the BIOS” on page 48.
Caution
A heatsink must be installed on the processor. Installing a processor without a heatsink could damage the processor.
To replace a processor:1Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see “Updating the BIOS” on page 48.
2Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server.
3Follow the instructions in “Accessing the internal components” on page 19.4Loosen the four screws holding the heatsink to the processor, then lift the heatsink off the processor.
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Caution
The heatsink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) on the bottom. Be careful not to damage this material when you remove the heat sink from the processor. If removing the heatsink also pulls the processor out of the processor socket, the processor could be damaged.
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