Server Board Installation 57
Attaching the Processor
✏ NOTE
This server board has “zero-insertion-force” sockets. If the processor does not drop easily into the
socket holes, make sure the lever is in the full upright position and the processor is oriented
properly.
1. Lift the socket lever on the processor.
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A
B
Figure 12. Opening Socket Lever and Attaching Processor
2. Align the Alignment Triangle Mark (Figure 12, A) on the processor with the Alignment
Triangle Cutout on the socket (Figure 12, B).
3. Insert the processor in the socket and close the socket lever.
Applying Thermal Grease
Apply thermal grease to the processor as shown in Figure 13.
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Figure 13. Applying Thermal Grease