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RMC 7189
1U Rackmount System
Unpacking
The motherboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static dis- charge. When unpacking
the board, make sure the person handling it is static protected.
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Processor and Heatsink Installation
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.
o Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, re- moving or changing any
hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the
CPU heatsink.
o If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi- directional heatsink only.
o Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU
heatsinks.
o When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket
cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
o Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.
Installing an LGA1366 Processor
1. Press the socket clip to release the load plate,
which covers the CPU socket, from its locked posi-
tion.
2. Gently lift the socket clip to open the load plate.
3. Hold the plastic cap at its north 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 reflect the exact product(s) described in
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