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Installing a Microprocessor
An example microprocessor/heat-sink assembly might contain the
following components:
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2
3
4
5
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7
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1 Heat sink retention clips (two)
2 Heat sink
3 Thermal grease
4 Microprocessor
5 Pin 1 location
6 Lower processor socket, with lever (latch) in open position
7 Upper processor socket, empty, with lever in closed, locked
position
8 Completed microprocessor/heat-sink assembly
You will work with these components while performing the steps in
this section.
If you want to add a second microprocessor to a processor board,
you must first remove that processor board from its connector on
the system board. To install a microprocessor, do the following
steps:
1. Before you can access the boards inside the server, you must
remove the metal board-support panel that holds them in place.
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