Processor And Heatsink Installation; The 3Rd Gen. Intel Xeon Scalable Processor - Supermicro SuperWorkstation 540A-TR User Manual

3.4 Processor and Heatsink Installation

The processor (CPU) and processor carrier should be assembled together first to form
the processor carrier assembly. This will be attached to the heatsink to form the processor
heatsink module (PHM) before being installed into the CPU socket. Before installation, be
sure to perform the following steps below:
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Please carefully follow the instructions given on the previous page to avoid ESD-related
damages.
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Unplug the AC power cords from all power supplies after shutting down the system.
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Check that the plastic protective cover is on the CPU socket and none of the socket pins
are bent. If they are, contact your retailer.
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When handling the processor, avoid touching or placing direct pressure on the LGA lands
(gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage
to the processor or CPU socket, which may require manufacturer repairs.
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Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed.
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Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor and memory support.
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All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.

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