6
Installing the Processor
NOTE:
If one processor is being installed, it should be
installed in the socket furthest from the IOH/chipset.
To install the new processor:
CAUTION:
Failure to completely open the processor locking
lever prevents the processor from seating during installation,
leading to hardware damage.
1.
Open the processor locking lever and the processor socket
retaining bracket.
Do not remove the processor socket cover
.
Figure 8
Opening the lever and bracket
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the processor remains inside the
processor installation tool.
2.
If the processor has separated from the installation tool, carefully
re-insert the processor in the tool. Handle the processor by the
edges only, and do not touch the bottom of the processor,
especially the contact area.
Figure 9
Installing the processor in the installation tool
3.
Align the processor installation tool with the socket and install the
processor.
THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE
AND EASILY DAMAGED
.
Figure 10
Installing the processor
CAUTION:
THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY
FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.
To avoid damage to the
system board:
•
Never install or remove a processor without using the
processor installation tool.
•
Do not touch the processor socket contacts.
•
Do not tilt or slide the processor when lowering the
processor into the socket.
