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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
the CPU socket.
Notes:
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installed into the CPU socket before you install a CPU heatsink.
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only.
• When receiving a motherboard 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 website for updates on CPU support.
Installing the Processor and Heatsink
Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1.
1. Use a Torx T20 driver to loosen the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence
of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.
Tighten to 16.1 kgf-cm (14 lbf-in) of torque.
Screw #1
Screw #2
Screw #3
Force Frame
Figure 3-2. Removing the Processor Force Frame
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