Important: Before you return the system board, make sure that you install the CPU socket covers from the
new system board. To replace a CPU socket cover:
1. Take a socket cover from the CPU socket assembly on the new system board and orient it correctly
above the CPU socket assembly on the removed system board.
2. Gently press down the socket cover legs to the CPU socket assembly, pressing on the edges to avoid
damage to the socket pins. You might hear a click on the socket cover is securely attached.
3. Make sure that the socket cover is securely attached to the CPU socket assembly.
Install the system board
Use this procedure to install the system board.
Attention: Removing and installing this component requires trained technicians. Do no attempt to remove or
install it without proper training.
Before installing the system board:
1. Read the safety information and installation guidelines (see “Safety” on page iii and “Installation
Guidelines” on page 59).
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the
server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
To install the system board, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the process is available:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIb0bIyfkDY&=PLYV5R7hVcs-Ak9fT8QAx8fLbEivizjRtp
• Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzMyODU3NTY2NA==.html?spm=a2hzp.8253876.0.0&f=51276390
Step 1. Lower the short side of the system board and align it with the slots in the server; then, lower the
longer side.
Figure 132. System board installation
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