Asus XEON - User Manual

ASUS Xeon Installation Guide 1
Installation Guide
Xeon Processor
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Xeon Installation Procedure
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard provides two Single Edge Contact (SEC) Slot 2 connectors for
either one or two Intel
®
Xeon™ processors packaged in an SEC cartridge. When
only one processor is used, the other Slot 2 connector must be terminated with the
provided front side bus termination module.
NOTE: The pictures in the following pages will have the same item numbers
next to them for your reference. The following pictures are for reference only
and are not to size. The design and color of your items may be slightly different.
You should check to see that you have the following items with your motherboard:
(Item 6) Retention Mechanism Brace Bar x 2
(Item 7) Front Side Bus Termination Module
(Item 8) Retention Mechanism Cap x 2
(Item 9) Retention Mechanism Support Frame x 2(Item 5) Cartridge
Lifter x 4
(Item 4) Captive
Nut x 15 (in bag)
NOTE: For the retention mechanism and lock bar, there is a left and a right side. The left side has a single
dot and the right side has two dots (when holding the motherboard with the ATX connectors to the left).
(Item 3) Retention Mechanism x 2
(Item 2) Rubber Pad x 1
(Item 1) Metal Baseboard x 1

Summary

ASUS Xeon Installation Procedure

Components Overview

Lists all necessary components for Xeon processor installation, including baseboards, retention mechanisms, and fasteners.

Step 1: Install the Baseboard

Attaches a metal baseboard and rubber pad to the motherboard for stability and insulation.

Step 2: Install Retention Mechanisms

Secures retention mechanisms to the motherboard using captive nuts and screws.

Step 3: Install the Retention Mechanism Brace Bars

Installs brace bars into retention mechanisms for added stability.

Step 4: Install Cartridge Lifters

Clamps CPU lifters onto the processor cartridge for safe removal.

Step 5: Install a 2 nd Processor or Termination Module

Describes installing a second processor or a termination module for single-processor configurations.

Step 6: Install Retention Mechanism Cap

Attaches a cap to the retention mechanism to secure the processor.

Step 7: Install Retention Mechanism Frame

Installs a metal frame for extra stability and secures it with captive nuts.

Removing the Xeon Processor

Details the procedure for safely removing an installed Xeon processor from the motherboard.

Asus XEON Specifications

General

Brand	Asus
Model	XEON
Category	Motherboard
Language	English