Use this information to install a microprocessor and heat
sink.
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take
precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about
handling these devices, see Handling static-sensitive devices.
Note:
- If your server comes with one Intel Pentium 1400 series microprocessor,
the second microprocessor socket is not used. The server supports
only one Intel Pentium microprocessor. If you plan to install two
Intel Xeon microprocessors in the server, you must first remove the
Intel Pentium microprocessor that came with the server.
- See Installing an additional microprocessor and heat sink for notes and other information
that you must consider when you install a microprocessor.
- Be extremely careful, the pins on the socket are fragile. Any
damage to the pins may require replacing the system board.
- Use the microprocessor installation tool that came with the new
microprocessor to remove the microprocessor from the server. Failure
to use the microprocessor tool may cause damage to the pins on the
socket. Any damage to the pins may require replacing the system board.
To install an additional microprocessor and heat sink, complete
the following steps:
- Read the safety information that begins in Safety and Installation guidelines.
- Remove the socket cover from the microprocessor socket, if it
is installed.
Figure 1. Mmcroprocessor socket cover removal
- If the microprocessor is preinstalled in the installation tool,
release the sides of the cover and remove the cover from the installation
tool; then, continue to step 5.
- Install the microprocessor in the microprocessor installation
tool:
- Remove the static-protective bag, and the foam surrounding the
bag, from the box.
- Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor
to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove
the microprocessor from the package.
Attention:
- Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor
by the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such
as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts
and the socket.
- Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor
during installation or removal can damage the contacts.
- Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into
the socket.
- Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and
positioned in the socket before you try to close the lever.
- If there is a plastic protective cover on the bottom of the microprocessor,
carefully remove it.
Figure 2. Plastic protective cover removal
- Twist the handle of the microprocessor installation tool counterclockwise
so that it is in the open position.
- Align the triangle alignment mark on the microprocessor with the
triangle alignment mark on the microprocessor installation tool, then
place the microprocessor on the bottom of the tool so that the tool
can grasp the microprocessor correctly onto the bottom of the installation
tool.
- Align the holes on the microprocessor installation tool with the
screws on the microprocessor bracket, then place the microprocessor
installation tool down over the microprocessor 1 . Twist
the handle clockwise 2 to attach the tool to the microprocessor.
Figure 3. Installation tool attachment
- Twist the handle of the installation tool clockwise to secure
the microprocessor in the tool.
Note: You can pick up or release the
microprocessor by twisting the microprocessor installation tool handle
clockwise.
- Install the microprocessor:
- Align the holes on the microprocessor installation tool with the
screws on the microprocessor bracket, then place the microprocessor
installation tool down over the microprocessor 1 . Twist
the handle clockwise 2 to attach the tool to the microprocessor.
Note: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket.
Figure 4. Installation tool alignment
- Twist the handle on the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to
insert the microprocessor into the socket.
Figure 5. Microprocessor installation
Attention:
- Do not press the microprocessor into the socket.
- Do not touch exposed pins of the microprocessor socket. The pins
on the socket are fragile. Any damage to the pins may require replacing
the system board.
- Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly
in the socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer.
- Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink
or on top of the microprocessor. Touching the thermal material will
contaminate it and destroys its even distribution. If the thermal
material on the microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated,
you must replace the thermal grease.
- Take off the microprocessor installation tool from the microprocessor
socket and close the microprocessor bracket frame.
- Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to the closed
position to secure the microprocessor in the socket.
- Install the heat sink that comes with the microprocessor:
Attention:
- Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover.
- Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink.
Touching the thermal material will contaminate it. If the thermal
material on the microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated,
contact your service technician.
- Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat
sink.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the
bottom of the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching
the thermal grease will contaminate it. See
Thermal grease for more information.
- Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system
board; then, place the heat sink on the microprocessor with the thermal-grease
side down.
Figure 6. Heat sink installation

- Press firmly on the captive screws and tighten them with a screwdriver.
The follow illustration shows the sequence in tightening the screws,
which is also shown on top of the heat sink. Begin with the screw
labeled as "1", then "2", "3" and finally "4". If possible, each screw
should be rotated two full rotations at a time. Repeat until the screws
are tight. Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force.
If you are using a torque wrench, tighten the screws to 8.5 Newton-meters
(Nm) to 13 Nm (6.3 foot-pounds to 9.6 foot-pounds).
Figure 7. Tighten the captive screws
- If you installed the second microprocessor, install the two fans
on Fan connector 4 and Fan connector 6 of the system board respectively
(see Replacing a fan).
- Reinstall the memory module that you have removed (see Replacing a memory module).
- Reinstall the air baffle (see Replacing the air baffle).
- Reconnect any cables that you have disconnected from the adapters
or system board.