IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225, Installation Manual

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Attention:
1) Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the
socket.
2) Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly
with pin number 1 in the socket before you try to close the
microprocessor-release lever. The following illustration shows the
alignment marks for both microprocessors and sockets.
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor 1
Microprocessor
socket 2
Microprocessor
socket 1
Alignment marks
Alignment marks
b. Pull out and lift up on the microprocessor-release lever to unlock the
microprocessor socket.
c. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the
triangle on the corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on the corner
of the socket and carefully press the microprocessor into the socket.
d. Carefully close the microprocessor-release lever to secure the
microprocessor in the socket.
Attention: Do not set the heat sink down after you remove the plastic cover
and do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink. Touching
the thermal grease will contaminate it. If the thermal grease on the
microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, contact your service
technician.
10. Install the heat sink on the microprocessor.
Heat sink
Thermal grease
a. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
b. Align and place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor, grease side
down, in the retention bracket. Press firmly on the heat sink.
Attention: Alternate the tightening of the two captive screws to prevent
damage to the microprocessor. Ensure that the screws are completely
tightened (until they stop); otherwise, damage to the microprocessor will
occur.
c. Secure the heat sink to the microprocessor by tightening the captive
screws. Alternate between the two captive screws in the heat sink while
tightening them.
11. Install the air baffle.
12. Install the adapter airflow guide:
a. Rotate the front and rear adapter-retention brackets to the open (unlocked)
position.
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IBM xSeries 225 Type 8647: Installation Guide