Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation; Removing The Dust Cover From The Cpu Socket - Supermicro SuperBlade SBI-6429P-C3N User Manual

SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User's Manual

Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation

This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU
socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P0) socket, and 4) a
back plate. These components are pre-installed on the motherboard before shipping.
CPU Socket w/Dust Cover On

Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket

Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket, exposing the socket and socket pins as
shown on the illustration below.
Note: Do not touch the socket pins to avoid damaging them, causing the CPU to
malfunction.
Remove the dust cover from
the CPU socket. Do not
touch the socket pins!
Socket Pins
3-10