SUPERSERVER User's Manual

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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5-5 Processor and Heatsink Installation

IMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it ﬁ rst before add-

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

the processor into the CPU socket before you install the heatsink and fan. The

X7DBT-T/X7DBT-INF can support either one or two Xeon 5300/5100 type proces-

sors. If installing one processor only, install it into CPU socket #1.

Notes:

1. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains a CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If

you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certiﬁ ed multi-direc-

tional heatsinks and fans.

2. When purchasing a Xeon 5300/5100 CPU or when receiving a serverboard with

a CPU pre-installed, make sure that the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of

the CPU pins are bent; otherwise, contact the retailer immediately.

When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label

area of the fan. Also, do not place the serverboard on a conductive

surface, which can damage the BIOS battery and prevent the system

from booting up.

Installing the Processor

1. A black PnP cap is attached to the

load plate to protect the CPU socket.

Press the load lever down and away

from the retention clasp to release the

load plate from its locked position.

Load lever

2. Gently lift the load lever to open the

load plate.

PnP cap

Load plate released