Callout Description
1 Pin 1 orientation
2 Force Frame Retention Screw (captive)
3 Force Frame (retention frame)
4 Release Tabs (2x)
5 Rail Frame (socket stiffener frame)
6 Processor Package (carrier frame holding preinstalled processor)
7 Heatsink Attachment Studs (6x)
External Cap
The external cap is used to protect the socket pins if the processor is not installed. The
following figure shows the External Cap.
Two processor sockets are located on the server motherboard.
Chapter 13
Processor Overview
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