Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation; Removing The Dust Cover From The Cpu Socket - Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5019P-M User Manual

SuperServer 5019P-M/MR User's Manual

Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation

This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket
contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate.
These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.

Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket

Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket, exposing the socket and socket pins as shown
on the illustration below.
Note: Do not touch the socket pins to avoid damaging them, causing the CPU to malfunction.
Figure 3-2. Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket
Note: Visit the product page on the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory
support (www.supermicro.com).
Figure 3-1. CPU Socket with Dust Cover Up
Dusk Cover
Remove the dust cover from
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the CPU socket. Do not
touch the socket pins!
Socket Pins