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Upgrading the CPU
This section includes instructions for installing and removing a CPU and
heatsink assembly.
Installing the heatsink and CPU
The mainboard supports dual FC-mPGA4 (Flip Chip Micro Pin Grid
Array) 604 processor socket for Intel
®
Xeon™ processors. The system
comes bundled with only a single Intel Xeon processor leaving one CPU
socket empty. You have the option to purchase an extra CPU for your
system.
Important: Before you install a new CPU, make sure that you are
using the same type of CPU’s with identical stepping and running
at the same frequency.
1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures
described on page 39.
2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
3 Pull the CPU socket retainer lever to the fully open, upright
position.
4 Remove the CPU from its protective packaging.
5 Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by
the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket
(on the bottom right corner).
6 Insert the CPU into the socket (1).