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Chapter 4: Installing Components
To remove a processor:
1
Install the most current BIOS version. For more information, see “Updating the BIOS”
on page 155 .
2
Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 65 .
3
Follow the instructions in “Special handling of Intel Xeon processors” on page 111 .
4
Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 66 .
5
Remove the processor air baffle by following the instructions in “Removing and
installing the processor air baffle” on page 67 .
6
Loosen the four captive screws (one on each corner of the heatsink).
Important
You must have a processor in the CPU_1 socket, or your server will
not start.
If you are upgrading your server from one processor to two (or more),
you may need to reconfigure your operating system so it can
recognize the additional processor. For more information, see your
operating system’s documentation.
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