IBM Eserver 345 Series, Option Installation Manual

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7. Install the microprocessor:
a. Touch the static-protective package containing the microprocessor to any
unpainted metal surface on the server. Then, remove the microprocessor
from the package.
b. Remove the protective cover, tape, or label from the surface of the
microprocessor socket, if present.
Attention: You must ensure that the locking lever on the microprocessor
socket is in the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in
the socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the
microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and system board.
c. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position
(approximately 135° angle).
Lever closed
Lever fully
open
Attention:
v Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the
socket.
v
Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly with
pin number 1 in the socket before you try to close the lever.
d. 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.
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor
socket 2
Alignment marks
e. Carefully close the microprocessor-release lever to secure the
microprocessor in the socket.
8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor:
Attention:
v Do not set the heat sink down after you remove the plastic cover.
Heat sink
Thermal grease
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IBM xSeries 345 Type 8670: Option Installation Guide