Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation - Supermicro SYS-X11SPi-TF User Manual

Chapter 2: Installation

Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation

This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove
it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner
of the plastic protective cover to remove it.
CPU Socket with Plastic Protective Cover
Remove the plastic protective
cover from the CPU socket.
Do not touch or bend
the socket pins.
Socket Pins
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