3 processor and heatsink installation – SUPER MICRO Computer SUPERSERVER 6014L-T User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-3

5-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

The X6DLP-EG2 has two 479-pin PGA sockets that support Intel

®

Xeon

®

LV or

ULV processors.

!

Avoid placing direct pressure to the top of the processor

package. Also, never place the serverboard on a conductive

surface. Always remove the power cord fi rst before adding,

removing or changing any hardware components.

Important: Make sure that you have installed the heatsink bracket(s) to the back of

the serverboard fi rst.

Tools needed: a fl at head screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver and thermal grease.

Installing the Processors

Pin 1 (no hole)

Pin 1 (triangle)

CPU Socket

Align pin 1 of proces-

sor with pin 1 of the

CPU socket.

Processor

1. Locate the pin 1 locations on the

CPU socket and the processor as

shown in the pictures.

2. The CPU socket should come

in the unlocked position. To un-

lock the CPU socket, use a fl at

head screwdriver to turn the lock

mechanism counter-clockwise

until it cannot turn further.

3. Align pin 1 of the processor

with the pin 1 corner of the CPU

socket.

4. Once aligned, lower the pro-

cessor straight-down and into the

socket.

Warning: Do not brush the processor pins against the surface of the

socket or install it at an angle, which may bend or damage the pins.

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