Intel SBX44 - Server Compute Blade, Installation And User Manual

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8.
Install the microprocessor:
a.
If the socket has a protective plastic sheet over the pin holes, remove the plastic sheet.
b.
Follow the precautions outlined in “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on
page vii.
c.
Pull out and lift up on the microprocessor-locking lever (A) to unlock the microprocessor
socket. The locking lever (A) is unlocked when fully extended in the 90-degree position.
d.
Center the microprocessor (B) 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.
Attention:
•
Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the socket.
•
Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in the socket before
you try to close the lever.
e.
Carefully close the microprocessor-locking lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket.
9.
Install a heat sink on the microprocessor:
✏
NOTE
The new heat sinks for the Intel
®
Server Compute Blade SBX44 come with pre-applied
thermal interface (grease) material. It is not necessary to apply thermal grease when using
these new heat sinks. If using an existing heat sink when upgrading or replacing
microprocessors, you must first remove all old thermal grease before applying new
thermal grease (see “Replacing or Upgrading a Microprocessor” on page 51 for
instructions).
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A