IBM System x3200 User Manual

Installing a microprocessor and fan sink
To install the microprocessor and fan sink, complete the following steps.
Orientation indicators
Fan-sink retention lever
1. Make sure that the microprocessor socket lever and cover are in the fully open
position.
Attention: Use the vacuum tool that comes with the replacement part to
install the microprocessor. Dropping the microprocessor during installation can
damage the contacts. Also, contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such
as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and
the socket.
2. Install the microprocessor by using the vacuum tool and completing the
following steps.
Vacuum tool
Microprocessor
Socket
a. Squeeze and hold the bladder of the tool; then, place the suction cup on the
microprocessor and release the bladder.
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IBM System x3200 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Tower
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Processor	Intel Xeon 3000 sequence, Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor, Intel Celeron processor
Processor Cores	Dual-Core
Chipset	Intel 3000
Memory	Up to 8GB DDR2
Memory Slots	4
Storage	SATA HDD
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1
Drive Bays	4 internal 3.5-inch