To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 40.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables (see “Turning off the server” on page 28).
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices,
see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 42.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 54).
4. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 57).
5. Locate microprocessor socket 2 on the system board.
6. Rotate the heat sink release lever to the open position.
Retainer bracket
Heat sink
release lever
Lock tab
Socket cover
7. Open the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer:
a. Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to open and
open it.
b. Open the second release lever on the microprocessor socket.
c. Open the microprocessor retainer.
Attention: Do not touch the connectors on the microprocessor and the
microprocessor socket.
Microprocessor
release le
ver
Microprocessor
release le
ver
Socket cover
8. Install the microprocessor on the microprocessor socket:
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