Kontron NSC2U IP Network Server - Manual (Page 43)

Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U
December 2009 Product Guide, rev. 1.4
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Server Component Installations and Upgrades—NSC2U Server
• Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static
charge while handling the processor.
• Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
• Use a ground strap attached to the front panel (with the bezel removed.)
To remove a DIMM from a T5000PAL server board slot, follow these steps:
1. Remove the chassis cover and the processor air duct. For instructions, see
Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.5 .
2. Locate the DIMM(s) and select the ones to be removed. See Figure 24 .
3. Open the DIMM socket levers.
4. Holding the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-
static package.
5. Replace the air duct and chassis cover if you have completed all work inside of the
server.
3.4.5 Adding or Replacing a Processor
Note: Use the instructions provided below to add or replace a processor instead of using the
instructions that came with the processor.
Caution: The processor must be appropriate: You could damage the server board if you install a
processor that is inappropriate for your server. Go to http://us.kontron.com/support/
for a list of compatible processors for the NSC2U Server.
Before you begin, remove the processor air duct from the chassis. For instructions, tap,
“Removing the Processor Air Duct” .
Follow the instructions below to remove and then install a processor, referring to
Figure 25 through Figure 32 .
3.4.5.1 ESD and Processor Handling Precautions
Be mindful of the following points when handling the processors and sockets:
• Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the processor by doing
the following:
— Touch the metal chassis before touching the processor or server board.
— Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to dissipate the static
charge while handling the processor.
— Avoid moving around unnecessarily.
— Use a ground strap attached to the front panel (with the bezel removed.)
• When opening a socket, do not touch the gold socket wires.
• When unpacking a processor, hold it only at the edges to avoid touching the gold
contacts.