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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation
IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst before add-
ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install
the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan. The
X7DCT/X7DCT-10G can support either one or two processors. If installing one
processor only, install it into the CPU1 socket.
Notes:
Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains a CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 1.
If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certifi ed multi-
directional heatsinks and fans.
When purchasing a Xeon CPU or when receiving a serverboard with a CPU 2.
pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of the
CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.
!
When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label
area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive
surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system
from booting up.
Installing the Processor
1. A black PnP cap is attached to the
load plate to protect the CPU socket.
Press the load lever down and away
from the retention clasp to release the
load plate from its locked position.
Load lever
2. Gently lift the load lever to open the
load plate.
PnP cap
Load plate released