Processor And Heatsink Installation - Supermicro X7DA3 Plus User Manual

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Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing
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direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding,
removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the
processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
2. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certifi ed multi-di-
rectional heatsink and fan.
3. The Intel Xeon LGA 771 heatsink and fan comes with a push-pin design and no
tool is needed for installation.
4. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU
heatsink and fan.
5. When purchasing an LGA 771 CPU or when receiving a motherboard with an LGA
771 CPU pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of
the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.
6. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.
Installing the LGA771 Processor
1. Press the load lever to release
the load plate, which covers the CPU
socket, from its locking position.
2. Gently lift the load lever to open the
load plate.
Load Lever
PnP Cap on
top of the
Load Plate
Load Plate
(with PnP Cap
attached)
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