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8. If you do not intend to install a microprocessor on the socket, install the socket
9. If you are instructed to return the microprocessor, follow all packaging
Installing a microprocessor and heat sink
The following notes describe the type of microprocessor that the server supports
and other information that you must consider when you install a microprocessor and
heat sink:
v Microprocessors are to be installed only by trained technicians.
v Be extremely careful, the microprocessor socket contacts are very fragile. Do not
v Do not allow the thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink to come in
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microprocessor, and then lift the microprocessor out of the socket.
Handle
Installation tool
d. Lift the microprocessor out of the socket.
cover that you removed in step 6 on page 333 on the microprocessor socket.
Attention:
The pins on the socket are fragile. Any damage to the pins may
require replacing the system board.
instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to
you.
Important: Always use the microprocessor installation tool to install a
microprocessor. Failing to use the microprocessor installation tool may damage
the microprocessor sockets on the system board. Any damage to the
microprocessor sockets may require replacing the system board.
touch the microprocessor socket contacts. Contaminants on the microprocessor
contacts or microprocessor socket contacts, such as oil from your skin, can
cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.
contact with anything. Contact with any surface can contaminate the thermal
grease and the microprocessor socket.
Microprocessor
Installation tool
Microprocessor
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