Replacing A Microprocessor And Heat Sink - IBM x3690 X5 Service Manual

Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the
microprocessor installation tool handle.
Handle
Installation
tool
Alignment
holes
Screws
16. Carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Remove the
microprocessor from the installation tool by twisting the handle
counterclockwise and place the microprocessor on a static-protective surface.
17. If you are instructed to return the microprocessor, follow all packaging
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied
to you. Do not return the microprocessor installation tool.

Replacing a microprocessor and heat sink

The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor
and heat sink:
v Use the microprocessor installation tool that came with the new microprocessor
to remove the microprocessor from the server.
v Be extremely careful when handling the microprocessor, the contacts are very
fragile.
v The server supports up to two Intel Xeon dual-core or quad-core
microprocessors. See http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/
serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported microprocessors.
v Do not mix dual-core and quad-core microprocessors in the same server.
v Do not mix Intel Xeon
Series microprocessors in the same server, it is not supported. In addition:
– Intel Xeon EX versions of the 6000 and 7000 Series microprocessors are
supported only on machine types 7148 and 7149.
– Intel Xeon EX E7 Series microprocessors are supported only on machine types
7147 and 7192.
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
™
EX versions of the 6000 and 7000 Series and the E7
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