Next steps
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Installing the processor
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
Before working inside your system
2.
3.
Steps
1. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the system board.
CAUTION:
Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages into the
socket at ease.
2. Place the processor in the socket.
3. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw on the system board.
4. Lower the processor shield lever and push it under the tab to lock the processor shield.
Figure 53. Installing the processor
Next steps
1.
2.
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3. Follow the procedure in
After working inside your system
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
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3.
Steps
1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint-free cloth.
2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor.
CAUTION:
Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating
the processor socket.
NOTE:
The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
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PowerEdge R340 installing and removing system components
