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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
3.3 Motherboard Components
Installing the Processor and Heatsink
Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1.
1. Use a Torx T20 driver to loosen the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence
of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.
Screw #1
Screw #2
Screw #3
Force Frame
Figure 3-2. Removing the Processor Force Frame
Processor and Heatsink Installation
Follow the procedures in this section to install a processor (CPU) and heatsink to the
motherboard.
Notes:
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Use ESD protection.
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Power down the system as described in Section 3.1.
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The motherboard should be installed into the chassis first and the processor should be
installed into the CPU socket before you install a CPU heatsink.
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If you bought a CPU separately, make sure to use a certified multi-directional heatsink only.
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When receiving a motherboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic
CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your
retailer immediately.
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Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. All graphics in this manual
are for illustration only. Your components may look different.
