Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink

Warning! Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always remove the power cord first before adding, removing or changing any hardware com- ponents.

Notes:

Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi- directional heatsink only.

Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsinks.

When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.

Installing an LGA1366 Processor

1.Press the socket clip to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locked posi- tion.

2.Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate.

3.Hold the plastic cap at its north and south center edges to remove it from the CPU socket.

Note: The photos on this page and succeeding pages are for illustration purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the exact product(s) described in this manual.

Socket Clip

Load Plate

Plastic Cap

Holding the north & south edges

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6016XT-TF, 6016GT-TF-TM2, 6016GT-TF, 6016GT-TF-TC2 specifications

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