2 processor and heatsink installation – SUPER MICRO Computer H8QMI-2 User Manual

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2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Installing Processors

CPU Backplates

Four CPU backplates (BKT-0011L) have been preinstalled to the serverboard to

prevent the CPU area of the serverboard from bending and to provide a base for

attaching the heatsink retention modules.

Single, dual or quad-CPU confi gurations only are supported. For a single-CPU

confi guration, install to the CPU1 socket. For a dual-CPU confi guration, install to

the CPU1 and CPU2 sockets.

Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the proces-

sor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it be-

fore adding, removing or changing any hardware components.

1. Begin by removing the cover plate

that protects the CPU. Lift the lever on

the CPU socket until it points straight

up. With the lever raised, lift open the

silver CPU retention plate.

2. Use your thumb and your index

fi nger to hold the CPU. Locate and

align pin 1 of the CPU socket with pin

1 of the CPU. Both are marked with

a triangle.

Triangles

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