Hardware Installations and Upgrades
CAUTIONS
Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the server board if
you install a processor that is inappropriate for your server. See “Additional
Information and Software” for a link to the 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:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server’s cover. See the documentation that accompanied your server chassis for
instructions on removing the server’s cover
5. Locate the processor socket and raise the socket handle completely (see Figure 8).
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Figure 8. Opening Socket Lever
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