Processor And Heatsink Installation - Supero A+ 2022TC-HTRF4 User Manual

A+ SERVER 2022TC-HTRF4 USER'S MANUAL
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Processor and Heatsink Installation

Caution: Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor.
Supermicro recommends that you utilize a processor installation/removal tool to
install or remove the processor from the serverboard without causing the processor or
serverboard damage. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before
adding, removing or changing any hardware components.
Installation Procedure
Follow the procedures as listed below to install the motherboard into a chassis.
1. Install the processor(s) and the heatsink(s).
2. Install the motherboard in the chassis.
3. Install the memory and add-on cards.
4. Finally, connect the cables and install the drivers.
Installing the Processors
1. Begin by removing the cover plate that
protects the CPU. Lift the lever on the
CPU socket until it points straight up.
With the lever raised, lift open the silver
CPU retention plate.
Important! Please save the plastic cap.
The serverboard must be shipped with the
plastic cap properly installed to protect the
CPU socket pins. Shipment without the
plastic cap properly installed may cause
damage to the socket pins.
2. Use your thumb and your index finger
to hold the CPU. Locate and align pin
1 of the CPU socket with pin 1 of the
CPU. Both are marked with a triangle.
Caution: The CPU will only seat inside
the socket in one direction. Make sure
it is properly inserted before closing the
load plate. If it doesn't 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.
Triangles
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