H8DCE User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation Exercise extreme caution when handling and installing the processor. Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. ! Installing the CPU Backplates Two CPU backplates (BKT-0004) are included in the retail box. The backplates prevent the CPU area of the serverboard from bending and provide a base for at- taching the heatsink retention modules. To install, begin by peeling off the release paper to expose the adhesive. On the underside of the serverboard, locate the two holes on either side of the CPU socket.
Attach the adhesive side of the backplate to the board by inserting the standoffs into the two holes and applying light pressure so that the backplate sticks to the underside of the board. Repeat for the second CPU socket. See Figure 2-1. Installing the Processor (install to the CPU#1 socket fi rst) 1. Lift the lever on CPU socket #1 until it points straight up. 2. Use your thumb and your index fi n- ger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU. Triangles Both are marked with a triangle. 3. Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket.
Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket . 2-2