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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-5
5-5 Installing the Processor and Heat Sink
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Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always
remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any
hardware components.
Installation Procedure
For proper system setup, please follow the procedures in the order given below:
Install the heat sink backplate into the chassis if needed1.
Install the serverboard into the chassis.2.
Install the CPU(s).3.
Install the heat sink or/and cooling fans (if any).4.
Connect fan and power cables.5.
Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, remov-
ing or changing any components. Make sure to install the processor into the CPU
socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heat sink assembly. If
you buy the CPUs separately, use only Intel-certifi ed heat sinks and fans.
Make sure to install the heat sink backplate and the serverboard into the chassis
before you install the CPU heat sink and fan (see below).
Inspect the CPU socket and make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and
none of the socket pins are bent. Otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.
All graphics shown in this manual are for reference only. The components that
came with your serverboard may or may not look exactly the same as the pictures
shown in this manual.