Microprocessor
orientation indicator
Microprocessor-
release lever
Microprocessor
connector
Microprocessor
3.
Close
the
microprocessor-release
lever
to
secure
the
microprocessor.
4.
Make
sure
that
the
heat-sink
retaining
clip
is
open.
5.
If
you
are
installing
a
new
heat
sink,
remove
the
cover
from
the
bottom
of
the
heat
sink.
If
you
are
reinstalling
a
heat
sink
that
was
previously
removed,
go
to
for
instructions
on
replacing
the
contaminated
or
missing
thermal
grease;
then,
return
here
and
continue
step
6.
6.
If
necessary,
remove
the
cover
from
the
bottom
of
the
heat
sink.
7.
Position
the
heat
sink
above
the
microprocessor,
making
sure
that
the
word
“Front”
is
closest
to
the
front
of
the
server;
then,
press
the
heat
sink
into
place
and
close
the
heat-sink
release
lever.
Note:
If
you
are
installing
an
additional
microprocessor
in
microprocessor
socket
3
or
4,
you
must
also
install
a
VRM.
8.
If
necessary,
install
a
VRM
in
the
connector.
a.
Open
the
retaining
clips
on
each
end
of
the
VRM
connector.
b.
Turn
the
VRM
so
the
keys
align
with
the
slot.
c.
Insert
the
VRM
into
the
connector
by
aligning
the
edges
of
the
VRM
with
the
slots
at
the
end
of
the
VRM
connector.
Firmly
press
the
VRM
straight
down
into
the
connector
by
applying
pressure
on
both
ends
of
the
VRM
simultaneously.
The
retaining
clips
snap
into
the
locked
position
when
the
VRM
is
seated
in
the
connector.
9.
Install
the
air
baffle
in
the
microprocessor
tray.
10.
Install
the
microprocessor
tray
in
the
server:
a.
Make
sure
that
the
microprocessor-tray
release
latch
is
open;
then,
push
the
microprocessor
tray
into
the
server.
b.
Close
the
tray
levers
and
make
sure
they
are
securely
latched.
c.
Close
the
microprocessor-tray
release
latch.
d.
Reinstall
the
fans
and
memory
cards
in
the
server.
11.
Install
the
top
cover
and
bezel
(see
12.
Slide
the
server
into
the
rack.
13.
Connect
the
cables
and
power
cords
(see
for
cabling
instructions).
14.
Turn
on
all
attached
devices
and
the
server.
Chapter
4.
Removing
and
replacing
server
components
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