Processor And Heatsink Installation; Installing An Lga 1366 Processor - Supermicro MBD-X8STI-F User Manual

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Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on
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the label area of the fan.
Notes:
1. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re-
moving 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 processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assem-
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
3. Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the
CPU heatsink and heatsink fans.
4. When purchasing an LGA 1366 processor or when receiving a motherboard
with an LGA 1366 processor pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic
retailer immediately.
5. Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.

Installing an LGA 1366 Processor

1. Press the socket clip to release
the load plate, which covers the
CPU socket, from its locking
position.
2. Gently lift the socket clip to
open the load plate.
3. Hold the plastic cap at its north
and south center edges to re-
move it from the CPU socket.
Note: The photos on this
page and succeeding pag-
es 2-3 through 2-9 are for
illustration purposes only.
They do not necessarily
described in this manual.
Socket Clip
Plastic Cap
Hold the north & south edges of
the plastic cap to remove it
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Load Plate