22 23MAXDATA Server PLATINUM 500 I M7Hardware Installations and Upgrades
22 23MAXDATA Server PLATINUM 500 I M7Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Removing a Processor
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4. Remove the server‘s cover.
5. Remove the memory and processor air duct.
6. Loosen the four captive screws on the corners of the heat sink.
7. Twist the heat sink slightly to break the seal between the heat sink and the processor.
8. Lift the heat sink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink again. Do
not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the processor.
9. Lift the processor lever.
10. Raise the CPU load plate.
11. Remove the processor.
12. If installing a replacement processor, see “Installing the Processor”. Otherwise, install the
protective socket cover over the empty processor socket and reinstall the chassis cover.
Installing a PCI Card
Peripherals and add-in cards are not included in your system and must be purchased separately.
The PCI slots support full-height add-in cards or low-profile PCI add-in cards. If a low profile card is
installed in the standard full-height riser card, it must be equipped with a standard full-height PCI
mounting bracket.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove power from your system by unplugging the AC power cord.
4. Remove the chassis cover.
5. Remove the screw that attaches the PCI bracket shield to the rear of the chassis to remove
the shield. Retain the screw.
6. Insert the PCI card into the PCI slot.
7. Use the screw removed in step 5 to secure the PCI card to the chassis.
8. Reconnect or replace any internal components you needed to disconnect or remove.
9. Replace the server’s cover. Reconnect any external components you needed to disconnect.
10. Attach the AC power cord.
