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Installing the Processor
1. Remove the processor module from the sealed bag.
Figure 2. Installing the Processor
2. Align the processor module over the processor socket by matching the corner of the processor that has fewer pins
with the corner of the socket that has fewer pins.
3. Gently push down on the processor module until it seats.
4. Lower the lever to completely seat the processor module firmly in the socket.
NOTE
Thermal grease has been applied to the heat sink at the factory. No additional
thermal grease needs to be applied to the heat sink or the processor during initial
installation.
The tube of thermal grease in the kit should be saved and MUST be used in the
following instances:
•
If problems are experienced during installation that result in some of the grease
getting scraped off.
•
Every time after initial installation that the heat sinks are removed and
reinstalled.
The following steps must be followed when re-applying thermal grease to ensure
proper thermal conductivity which will prevent damage to the processor that is
caused by overheating:
1. Clean off all of the existing thermal grease from the processor and the heat sink
using a cloth and isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.
2. Set the server unit in a position so that the processor top surface is parallel to the
ground level.
3. Apply the entire tube of thermal grease to the center area of the processor.
