Installing Additional Components
Installing Processors and Memory
Chapter 3
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Installing a Processor
The following procedure is applicable to installation of processor 0 or processor 1. Processor 0 must be
installed before installing processor 1. Proceed as follows:
NOTE Installation instructions are provided with replacement processors. Read those instructions
carefully. Changes in processor design (and installation) may have occurred since this
procedure was written. Always follow the instructions provided with a replacement processor.
Step 1. If rack mounted, extend a slide-mounted server out from the rack until it stops. Refer to “Accessing
a Rack Mounted Server” on page 15.
WARNING Voltages and hazardous energy can be present at various locations within
the server whenever a power source is connected. This hazard is present
even when the power switch is in the off position.
Ensure that the system is powered down and all power sources have been
disconnected from the server prior to performing the following procedures.
Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or damage
to equipment.
Step 2. Turn off the system. Disconnect all external cables.
Step 3. If desired, remove the server from the rack and place it on an ESD-protected work surface. Refer to
“Remove the Server from a Rack” on page 16.
Step 4. Remove the chassis top cover. Refer to “Removing the Top Cover” on page 25.
CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions while performing processor installation. Failure
to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the server.
Step 5. Remove the processor airflow guide. (See Figure 3-15)
Step 6. Ensure that the processor locking mechanism is rotated to the unlocked position. (See Figure 3-18.)
Step 7. Inspect the pins of the processor to be installed. Verify that processor pin(s) are not bent.
Step 8. Use the four locator posts on the heatsink and the turbo fan power cable to properly align the fan
and processor assembly on the system board. The four locator posts will fit in locator holes on the
processor mount of the system board. The turbo fan power cable must be positioned so that it is
located on the side of the heatsink that faces the front of the chassis.
