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X6DAT-G/X6DAi-G User's Manual
IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it
before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make
sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install
the CPU heat sink.
2-2 Xeon EM64T Processor and Heatsink Installation
When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct
pressure on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the
motherboard on a conductive surface, which can damage the
BIOS battery and prevent the system from booting up.
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Socket lever
CPU Installation
1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket:
lift the lever completely as shown
on the picture on the right, other-
wise you will damage the CPU
socket when power is applied. (In-
stall CPU1 first.)
CPU retention brackets are pre-in-
stalled.
CPU Retention
Bracket
CPU Socket
Mounting Holes
Xeon CPU
Heatsink
Chassis backplane
Motherboard
CPU
Socket
Heatsink
Installing the CPU Mounting Plate and Retention Bracket
CPU
Standoffs
Mounting
Holes
Chassis
backplane