Supermicro SuperServer 6019P-WT - Motherboard Components; Processor and Heatsink Installation; Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket

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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.3 Motherboard Components
Processor and Heatsink Installation
Follow the procedures in this section to install a processor (CPU) and heatsink to the
motherboard.
Notes:
•    
installed into the CPU socket before you install a CPU heatsink.
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heatsink 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.
Figure 3-1. Removing the Processor Dust Cover
Removing the Dust Cover from the CPU Socket
Remove the dust cover from the CPU socket to expose the socket and socket pins as shown
in the illustration below.
Note: Do not touch the socket pins to avoid damage to them and to prevent the CPU from
malfunctioning.
Socket Pins
Remove the dust cover from
the CPU socket. Do not
touch the socket pins!