Supermicro 8025C-3R, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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5-5 Installing the Processor and Heatsink
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Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor package. Always
remove the power cord fi rst before adding, removing or changing any
hardware components.
Installation Procedure
For proper system setup, please fol-
low the procedure below:
Install the heatsink backplate into 1.
the chassis if needed
Install the serverboard into the 2.
chassis.
Install the CPU(s). 3.
Install the heat sink or/and cool- 4.
ing fans (if any).
Connect fan and power cables. 5.
Backplate
Retention Bracket
(pre-installed)
Serverboard
CPU Socket
CPU
Heatsink
Notes: Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, remov-
ing or changing any components. Make sure to install the processor into the CPU
socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If
you buy the CPUs separately, use only Intel-certifi ed heat sinks and fans.
Make sure to install the heat sink backplate and the serverboard into the chassis
before you install the CPU heat sink and fan (see below).
Inspect the Xeon 7300/7200 INT-mPGA CPU socket and make sure that the CPU
plastic cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent. Otherwise, contact the
retailer immediately.
All graphics shown in this manual are for reference only. The components that
came with your serverboard may or may not look exactly the same as the pictures
shown in this manual.