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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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Press the socket clip to release 1.
the load plate, which covers the
CPU socket, from its locked posi-
tion.
Gently lift the socket clip to open 2.
the load plate.
Hold the plastic cap at its north 3.
and south center edges to remove
it from the CPU socket.
Note: The photos on this page and
succeeding pages are for illustration
purposes only. They do not necessarily
refl ect the exact product(s) described
in this manual.
Socket Clip Load Plate
Plastic Cap
Holding the north & south edges
Installing an LGA1366 Processor
5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink
When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on
the label area of the fan.
Notes:
Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re-1.
moving or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the
processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
Intel's boxed processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assem-2.
bly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certifi ed
multi-directional heatsink and fan only.
Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the 3.
CPU heatsink and heatsink fan.
When purchasing an LGA1366 processor or when receiving a motherboard 4.
with an LGA1366 processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU cap
is in place and none of the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer
immediately.
Refer to the Supermicro web site for more details on CPU support.5.