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• If you are installing a VRM in connector 1 or 2, attach the plastic handle that
comes with the option.
Note: Do not attach the plastic handle to the VRM for microprocessor 3 or 4.
• If you are installing a VRM in connector 3 or 4, do the following:
a. Remove the memory-board assembly from the server.
b. Remove the metal clip from the VRM housing (baffle).
c. Remove the VRM housing from the VRM connector.
d. Attach metal clip to the new VRM.
7. Remove the flat, plastic cover from the empty microprocessor socket.
If you are installing a microprocessor in socket 4, remove the plastic microproces-
sor baffle from socket 4. Store the plastic microprocessor baffle in a safe place. If
you remove the microprocessor from socket 4, you must reinstall the microproces-
sor baffle in that socket.
8. Install the microprocessor.
Notes:
a. This illustration shows how to install a microprocessor in socket 2. If you are
installing a microprocessor in socket 3 or 4, see the Option Installation Guide
on the xSeries Documentation CD for details and an illustration.
b. The locations of the microprocessor-release lever and microprocessor orien-
tation indicator might vary depending on the location of the microprocessor
socket.
Captive screws
Heat sink
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
orientation indicator
Microprocessor
release lever
9. Remove the protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink; then, install a heat
sink on the microprocessor.
10. If you installed a VRM for microprocessor 3 or 4, reinstall the memory-board
assembly.
11. Reinstall the air baffle.
VRM handle
VRM
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