30 Intel® Server System SR1500AL User’s Guide
Installing the Processor Air Duct
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See "“Safety
Information”.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power
cable(s).
3. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see “Removing the System
Cover”.
4. Turn processor air duct over to reveal underside (see letter “A”).
5. If two processors are installed: remove air dam (see letter “B”) by sliding slotted
holes off duct pins.
Notes: Do not remove the air dam if only one processor is installed.
Do not remove memory air deflector.
Figure 21. Removing the Processor 2 Air Dam (Optional - only if two
processors are installed)
6. Place the processor air duct over the processor socket(s). See the figure below. The
front edge of the air duct should contact the fan module. Use caution not to pinch or
disengage cables that may be near or under the air duct.
7. Install the server system cover. For instructions, see “Installing the System Cover”.
8. Plug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s) into the server.
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