If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 82.
Installing a microprocessor and heat sink
Use this information to install a microprocessor and heat sink
To install the microprocessor and heat sink on 4U server models with
non-hot-swap power supplies, complete the following steps. For the 5U server
model with hot-swap power supplies, please see the next sub-section.
1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation
guidelines” on page 35.
2. Turn off the server and all attached devices; then, disconnect all power cords
and external cables.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover
facing up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Remove the side cover (see “Removing the side cover” on page 38).
5. Remove the air baffle (see “Removing the air baffle” on page 39).
6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the microprocessor to any
unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor from
the package.
7. Remove the protective cover, tape, or label from the surface of the
microprocessor socket, if any is present.
Adapter
Rear adapter
retention
bracket
Figure 42. Adapter installation for 5U server model with hot-swap power supplies
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