Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation; Removing The Dust Cover From The Cpu Socket - Supermicro X11DPT-L User Manual

Super X11DPT-L User's Manual

Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation

This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket
contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU socket, and 4) a back plate. These
components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket

Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket, exposing the CPU socket and socket pins as
shown on the illustration below.
Note: Do not touch the socket pins to avoid damaging them, causing the CPU to mal-
function.
CPU Socket w/Dust Cover On
Dusk Cover
Remove the dust cover from
CPU Socket
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the CPU socket. Do not
touch the socket pins!
Socket Pins