Owners Manual

Figure 22. Installing a processor

socket-release lever 1 2. pin–1 corner of the processor

3. processor 4. slot (4)

5. processor shield 6. socket-release lever 2

7. processor socket 8. tab (4)

Next steps

NOTE:

Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper

thermal conditions.

1. Install the heat sink.

2. If removed, reinstall the PCIe expansion card riser.

3. If disconnected, reconnect the cables to the expansion card(s).

4. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the processor information matches the new system configuration.

5. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

Related tasks

Before working inside your system

Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3

Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1

Removing the cooling shroud

Removing a heat sink

Installing a heat sink

Installing the cooling shroud

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 1

After working inside your system

Installing and removing system components