User`s manual

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-5

1. Starting with CPU1, press the

socket clip to release the load plate,

which covers the CPU socket, from

its locked position.

2. Gently lift the socket clip to open

the load plate.

3. Hold the plastic cap at its north and

south center edges to remove it

from the CPU socket.

Note: The photos on this page and

succeeding pages are for illustration

purposes only. They do not necessarily

reﬂ ect the exact product(s) described in

this manual.

Socket Clip

Load Plate

Plastic Cap

Holding the north & south edges

Installing LGA1366 Processors

5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the

label area of the fan.

Notes:

• Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding,

removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the

processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink.

• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certiﬁ ed multi-

directional heatsink only.

• Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you install the CPU

heatsinks.

• When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that

the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent;

otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

• Refer to the Supermicro web site for updates on CPU support.