Supermicro X6DA3-G2, User Manual

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X6DA3-G2/X6DAi-G2 User's Manual
IMPORTANT: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before add-
ing, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install
the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heat sink.
2-2 Xeon EM64T 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 motherboard on a
conductive surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent
the system from booting up.
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Socket lever
CPU Installation
1. Lift the lever on the CPU socket: lift
the lever completely as shown on the
picture on the right; otherwise, you
will damage the CPU socket when
power is applied . (Install CPU1 fi rst.)
(*CPU Retention Plates are pre-in-
stalled. Pictures shown on right are for
reference only.)
CPU Retention
Bracket
CPU Socket
Mounting Holes
Xeon CPU
Heatsink
Chassis back
plane
Motherboard
CPU
Socket
Heatsink
Installing Retention Brackets
CPU
Standoffs
Mounting
Holes
Chassis back
plane