Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

1.After removing the plastic cap, use your thumb and the index finger to hold the CPU at the north and south center edges.

2.Align the CPU key (the semi-circle cutout) with the socket key (the notch below the gold color dot on the side of the socket).

3.Once the CPU and the socket are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.

Do not rub the CPU against the surface of the socket or its pins to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.

4.With the CPU in the socket, in- spect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it sits level and is properly installed.

5.Once the CPU is securely seated in the socket, lower the CPU load plate to the socket.

6.Use your thumb to gently push the socket clip down to the clip lock.

7.Repeat for the CPU2 socket for a dual-processor configuration.

Important! Please save the plastic cap. The serverboard must be shipped with the plastic cap properly installed to protect the CPU socket pins. Shipment without the plastic cap properly installed may cause damage to the socket pins.

CPU

CPU Socket

CPU

Align CPU keys with socket keys.

Load Plate

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