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2.21 – Installing the Processor and Heatsink
Your Tomcat H1000S (S3950) supports the latest 64-bit processor technologies from AMD.
However, only AMD Opteron
motherboard. Reference the Tyan website for further details:
The following diagrams will detail how to install your processor:
The processors you choose to use may not look exactly like the one pictured above, nor
will the socket look exactly the same. The diagram is provided as a visual guide to help you
install socket processors.
1.
Lift the lever on the socket until it is approximately 130
possible to the socket.
2.
Align the processor with the socket. There are keys underneath the processor
just like on memory modules to ensure that they insert in the correct way.
3.
Seat the processor firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until the
processor sits flush with the socket.
4.
Place the socket lever back down until it snaps into place.
5.
Your processor is installed.
Take care when installing processor as it has very fragile connector pins below the
processor and can bend and break if inserted improperly.
Heatsink Retention Frame and Back Plate Installation
After you have installed the processor, you should proceed to installing the heatsink.
Heatsink will ensure that the processor does not overheat and continues to operate at
maximum performance for as long as you own it. And overheated processor may damage
the motherboard.
The back plate assembly prevents excessive motherboard flexing in the area near the
processor and provides a base for the installation of the heatsink retention frame and
heatsink.
Because there are many different types of heatsinks available from many different
manufacturers, a lot of them have their own method of installation. For the safest method
of installation and information on choosing the appropriate heatsink, please refer to AMD's
website at http://www.amd.com.
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