Pga Processor And Heatsink Installation - Supermicro X6DVA-4G2 User Manual

X6DVA-4G2/X6DVA-EG2 User's Manual
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PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure
on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the motherboard on a
!
conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the
system from booting up.
IMPORTANT
:
1. Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst before adding, removing
or changing any hardware components.
2. You must install the Xeon mounting plate under the motherboard if your chassis
does not have CPU Heatsink matching mounting holes. However, you can mount
the heatsink directly into the chassis if your chassis has matching CPU mounting
holes.
3. Make sure that you install the motherboard into the chassis fi rst, then, install the
processor into the CPU socket, and install the CPU heatsink last.
4. Make sure that only Intel-certifi ed, multi-directional heatsinks and fans are
used.
Installing the CPU Mounting Plate and Retention Bracket
Place the CPU mounting plate(*) below
the pre-installed retention brackets on
the reverse side of the motherboard.
CPU Installation
1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket: lift
the lever completely as shown on the
picture on the right; otherwise, you will
damage the CPU socket when power is
applied. (Install CPU1 fi rst.)
Mounting Holes
Xeon CPU
CPU Socket
CPU Retention Bracket
(x2 for dual CPU board)
*CPU Mounting Plate
CPU Socket
Motherboard
*CPU Mounting Plate
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Heatsink
Mounting Holes
Heatsink
Socket lever