Installing The Processor - Intel S5500HCV - Server Board Motherboard Service Manual

Hardware Installations and Upgrades

Installing the Processor

To install a processor, follow these instructions:
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NOTE
You must install processors in order. Therefore, you must populate CPU 1 socket to operate
the board and to enable CPU 2 socket.
CAUTION
When opening a processor socket, DO NOT touch the gold socket wires.
When unpacking a processor, hold by the edges only to avoid touching the gold contact wires.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See
information.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server and turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover. See the document that came with your server chassis for instructions on removing
the server's cover.
5. Locate the processor socket, push the lever handle down and away from the socket to release it (Step "A" in
Figure 13), and rotate the lever open all the way (Step "B" in Figure 13).
6. Open the load plate: push the rear tab with your fingertip to bring the front end of the load plate up slightly (Step
"A" in Figure 14), and then open the load plate as shown in Figure 14 (Step "B").
Intel® Server Board S5520HC and S5500HCV Service Guide
Figure 13. Opening the Processor Socket Lever
"Safety Information" for more
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