Installation Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity rx1620

Chapter 3

Installing and Configuring

Installing Processors and Memory

Step 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing and Replacing the Cover”.

Step 2. Remove sheet metal air duct by pulling it straight up.

Step 3. If the CPU airflow blocker is installed, remove the airflow blocker.

Step 4. If the CPU dust cover is installed, remove the CPU dust cover.

CAUTION If the HP Server is to be operated with only a single processor installed, the CPU

airflow blocker must be installed to ensure proper cooling. If a second processor is

installed in location CPU 1, retain the airflow blocker to be reinstalled if the

processor is removed.

Figure 3-13 Removing the Air Duct, Airflow Blocker, and Dust Cover

Step 5. Unlock the processor-locking mechanism using the special processor tool (P/N 5069-5441), or

equivalent 2.5 mm hex tool, shipped with your replacement processor assembly. Insert the tool into

the lock and rotate the special processor tool 180 degrees counterclockwise. Verify that the

processor-locking mechanism is rotated into the unlocked position.