Removing Fbdimms; Installing Or Replacing The Processor - Intel S5000XVN - Workstation Board Motherboard User Manual

Removing FBDIMMs

To remove a FBDIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the workstation. Turn off the
workstation.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the workstation.
4. Remove the chassis cover. See the documentation that came with your chassis for
instructions on removing the cover.
5. Disconnect and remove any components necessary to access the DIMM sockets.
See the documentation that came with your chassis for instructions on removing
chassis components.
6. Push the clips at each end of the DIMM socket(s) outward to the open position. The
FBDIMM lifts from the socket.
7. Holding the FBDIMM by the edges, lift it from the socket. Store the FBDIMM in
an anti-static package.
8. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM
sockets. See the documentation that came with your chassis for instructions on
installing chassis components.
9. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect the AC power cord. See the documentation
that came with your chassis for instructions on installing the cover.

Installing or Replacing the Processor

Caution: Processor must be appropriate: You may damage the workstation board if you install a
processor that is inappropriate for your workstation. See
Software" on page viii
Caution: ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to
the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the
processor or workstation board. Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis
to dissipate the static charge while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around
unnecessarily.
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for a link to the list of compatible processor(s).
"Safety Information" on page
"Additional Information and
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