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2. Position the microprocessor socket cover above the microprocessor socket so that the small triangle
1
on the socket cover faces the small triangle
2
on the microprocessor retainer. Then, carefully press the
socket cover straight down into the socket until it snaps into position.
Figure 125. Installing the microprocessor socket cover
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 144.
• After a system board is replaced, do the following:
1. Start the Setup Utility program by pressing the F1 key, and then check the BIOS and BMC version.
2. Go to and follow the instructions on the Web page to download the
latest version of firmware. Then, install the firmware to your server.
3. Update the machine type, model number, and serial number of the system board. Either you will
be prompted to do this while upgrading the BIOS, or you can locate the files for updating the
VPD within the DOS BIOS package. For some servers, the VPD utility is available for download
at: .
Completing the parts replacement
This topic provides instructions to help you complete the parts replacement and turn on your server.
To complete the parts replacement, you must properly route the cables inside the server, reinstall the server
cover, reconnect all the external cables and, for some devices, update the firmware and run the Setup Utility
program to do further setup.
Reinstalling the server cover and reconnecting cables
Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding “Safety information”
on page iii and “Guidelines” on page 61.
This topic provides instructions on how to reinstall the server cover and reconnect cables to your server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, reinstall the server cover before turning on the server. Operating
the server for extended periods of time (more than 30 minutes) with the server cover removed might
damage server components.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Note: Depending on the model, your server might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
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