26 “Intel
®
Server Board S3000AH User’s Guide”
Installing the Processor
To install a processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in “Safety Information”.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover. See the documentation that came with your server
chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.
5. Locate the processor socket and raise the socket handle completely (see Figure 10).
Figure 10. Lifting the Socket Handle
6. Push the rear tab with your finger tip to bring the front end of the load plate up
slightly. Open the load plate as shown (see Figure 11).
Figure 11. Open the Load Plate
Note: Do not touch the socket pins; they are very sensitive and easily damaged.
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