Processor And Heatsink Installation - Supermicro SUPERSERVER User Manual

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UPER ERVER 7048R-C1RT/7048R-C1R User's Manual
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Processor and Heatsink Installation

Notes:
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Always remove the power cord before adding, removing or changing a CPU.
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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.
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If you buy a CPU separately, use only an Intel-certified, multi-directional heatsink.
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Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package.
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Install the processor into the CPU socket before installing the heatsink.
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Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.
Installing a CPU
1. There are two levers on the LGA
2011 socket. First press and release
the load lever labeled "Open 1st".
2. Press the second load lever labeled
"Close 1st" to release the load plate
from its locked position.
Release the lever labeled "Open 1st"
Release the lever labeled "Close 1st"
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3. With the sec ond lever fully
retracted, gently push down on
the "Open 1st" lever to loosen
the load plate. Lift the load
plate with your fingers to open it
completely.
4. Pop the plastic cap marked
"Warning" out of the load plate.
5. Holding the CPU carefully above
the socket, orient the CPU so
that all keys and edges will fit
the socket.
6. Carefully lower the CPU straight
down into the socket. Do not
move the CPU horizontally, and
do not rub the pins of the socket.
This may damage the CPU or
the socket.
Caution: You can only install the CPU into the socket in one direction. Make sure
that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it
does not close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open
the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
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Open the load
plate.
IMPORTANT!