Supermicro 6038R-E1CR16H - Installing the Processor and Heatsink

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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SUPERSTORAGESYSTEM 6038R-E1CR16H User's Manual
1. There are two levers on the
LGA2011 socket. First press and
release the load lever labeled 'Open
1st'.
2. Press the second load lever labeled
'Close 1st' to release the load plate
from its locked position.
Installing an LGA2011 Processor
5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink
Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the
label area of the fan.
Notes:
• Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re-
moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the
processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certied multi-
directional heatsink only.
• Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU
heatsinks.
• When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that
the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent;
otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
• Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.
OPEN 1st
WARNING!
OPEN 1st
WARNING!
Press down on the lever labeled
'Close 1st'
Pull lever away
from the socket
Gently push
down to pop
the load plate
open.
3. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st'
fully retracted, gently push down
on the 'Open 1st' lever to open
the load plate. Lift the load plate
to open it completely.
4. Using your thumb and the index
nger, remove the 'WARNING'
plastic cap from the socket.
5. Use your thumb and index nger
to hold the CPU by its edges.
Align the CPU keys, which are
semi-circle cutouts, against the
socket keys.
6. Once they are aligned, carefully
lower the CPU straight down
into the socket. (Do not drop the
CPU on the socket. Do not move
the CPU horizontally or vertically
and do not rub the CPU against
any pins of the socket, which
may damage the CPU or the
socket.)
WARNING!
OPEN 1st
WARNING!
Socket Keys
CPU Keys