HP ProLiant DL388e Gen8 Server - Manual (Page 67)

Hardware options installation 67
8. Remove the clear processor socket cover. Retain the processor socket cover for future use.
9. Install the processor. Verify that the processor is fully seated in the processor retaining bracket by
visually inspecting the processor installation guides on either side of the processor. THE PINS ON THE
SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED.
CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To
avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
10. Close the processor retaining bracket. When the processor is installed properly inside the processor
retaining bracket, the processor retaining bracket clears the flange on the front of the socket.