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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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3. With the second lever fully
retracted, gently push down on
the "Open 1st" lever to loosen
the load plate. Lift the load
plate with your fingers to open it
completely.
4. Pop the plastic cap marked
"Warning" out of the load plate.
5. Holding the CPU carefully above
the socket, orient the CPU so
that all keys and edges will fit
the socket.
OPEN 1s
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IMPORTANT!
Caution: You can only install the CPU into the socket in one direction. Make sure
that the CPU is properly inserted into the socket before closing the load plate. If it
does not close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open
the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
6. Carefully lower the CPU straight
down into the socket. Do not
move the CPU horizontally, and
do not rub the pins of the socket.
This may damage the CPU or
the socket.
Open the
load plate.