Installing The Processor-Heatsink Assembly - HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 User Manual

• Observe the process for removing an NVDIMM.
• Observe the process for installing an NVDIMM.
• Review and configure the system settings for NVDIMMs. For more information, see Configuring the
server blade for NVDIMMs on page 64.

Installing the processor-heatsink assembly

Intelligent System Tuning supports specific processors and configurations. For more information, see the
product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
IMPORTANT: Existing HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy Gen10 server products containing first-
generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors may not be upgraded to second-generation Intel Xeon
Scalable processors at this time. For more information, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Prerequisites
Before installing the processor-heatsink assembly, be sure to have the following:
• The processor-heatsink assembly kit contents
• T-30 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1. Observe the following alerts:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: When handling the heatsink, always hold it along the top and bottom of the fins.
Holding it from the sides can damage the fins.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor or system board, only authorized personnel
should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server blade.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server blade malfunction and damage to the equipment,
multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
CAUTION: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before
installing the processor.
To download firmware and view installation instructions, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Support Center website.
CAUTION: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid
damage to the socket or processor, do not touch the contacts.
2. Update the system ROM.
Locate and download the latest ROM version from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website at http://
www.hpe.com/support. Follow the instructions on the website to update the system ROM.
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