Processor cautionsProcessor cautions
CAUTION:CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor or system board, only authorized personnel should attempt to replace or
install the processor in this server.
CAUTION:CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor configurations must
contain processors with the same part number.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
The pins on the processor socket and on the processor are very fragile and easily damagedThe pins on the processor socket and on the processor are very fragile and easily damaged . To avoid component damage,
do not touch these pinsdo not touch these pins. Any damage to them might require replacing the system board and/or processor.
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
Processor socket 1 must be populated at all times or the server does not function.
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor. To download firmware,
go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website (https://www.hpe.com/support/hpeschttps://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc).
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
After removing a processor from the system board, the server resets the date and time. For information on reconfiguring
these settings, see Reconfiguring the system date and time settings .
Removing the processorRemoving the processor
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Review the processor cautions .
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Alcohol wipe
If you are not immediately installing the new processor, make sure that you have a processor socket dust cover.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC source.
3. Remove the power adapter cord from the power cord clamp, and then disconnect the power adapter from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. If installed, unlock and remove the security padlock and/or the Kensington security lock.
For more information, see the lock documentation.
6. If the server is in a vertical orientation, position the server in a horizontal orientation.