HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade User Guide

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CAUTION: To prevent possible workstation blade overheating, always populate processor
socket 2 with a processor and a heatsink or a processor socket cover and a heatsink blank.
CAUTION: The heatsink thermal interface media is not reusable and must be replaced if the
heatsink is removed from the processor after it has been installed.
IMPORTANT: When installing the heatsink, align the guide pins on the processor retention
bracket with the alignment holes in the heatsink.
IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 must always be populated. If processor socket 1 is empty, the
workstation blade does not power up.
NOTE: Do not discard the processor protective cover. Always install the processor protective
cover if the processor is removed from the socket.
Before installing a processor, you must remove any previously installed WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade
access panel ("Removing the WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade access panel" on page 16) and blade
("Removing the WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade access panel" on page 16).
To install the component:
1. Update the system ROM using any standard ROM flash mechanism.
2. Power down the workstation blade.
3. Remove the workstation blade (on page 15).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 15).
5. Remove all DIMM baffles ("Remove the DIMM baffle" on page 16).
6. Remove the heatsink blank. Retain the heatsink blank for future use.
CAUTION: Failure to completely open the processor locking lever prevents the processor from
seating during installation, leading to hardware damage.