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UPERSERVER 7044H-32R User’s Manual
4. To install the heatsink (optional), do not apply any thermal compound to the
heatsink or CPU die - the proper amount has already been applied. Place the
heatsink directly on the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with
those on the retention mechanism. Make sure the heatsink sits completely fl at on
the CPU - if not completely fl at, the space between the two will degrade the heat
dissipation function of the heatsink, which may cause the processor to overheat.
IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before
adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you
install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the (optional) heatsink.
The X6DH3-G2 can support either one or two Xeon 604-pin processors. If install-
ing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.
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5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation
When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure
on the label area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a
conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent
the system from booting up.
1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket. Lift
the lever completely or you will dam-
age the CPU socket when power is
applied. (Install a processor into CPU
#1 socket fi rst.)
2. Install the CPU in the socket. Make
sure that pin 1 of the CPU is seated on
pin 1 of the socket (both corners are
marked with a triangle). When using
only one CPU, install it into CPU socket
#1 (CPU socket #2 is automatically dis-
abled if only one CPU is used).
3. Press the lever down until you hear
it *click* into the locked position. See
Figure 5-1 for pictures of the 604-pin
CPU socket before and after the pro-
cessor is installed.
Socket lever
Pin 1
Socket lever in
locked position