Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5018R-M - Processor and Heatsink Installation

5-2
SUPERSERVER 5018R-M/5018R-MR User's Manual
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation
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 motherboard into the chassis before you install the
CPU heatsinks.
• 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 web site for updates on CPU support.
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
OPEN 1st
WARNING!
OPEN 1st
WARNING!
Press down on the lever labeled
'Close 1st'
Pull lever away
from the socket