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If you need instructions on how to remove the top lid: Removing the Top cover (TS4-672693)
Please make sure the system is powered off, all power cables are unplugged from all redundant power supplies, and the power button is press and held for at least 30 seconds to fully drain all power from the system BEFORE accessing or making changes to the installed inner hardware.
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Processor Installation
Notes:
When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan.
Use a T20 screwdriver when opening/closing the CPU socket.
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 AMD-certified multi-directional heatsink only.
Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink.
When receiving a motherboard 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.
Installing the Processor and Heatsink
Unscrew the screws holding down Force Frame in the sequence of 3-2-1. The screws are numbered on the Force Frame next to each screw hole.
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The spring-loaded Force Frame will raise up after the last screw securing it (#1) is
removed. Gently allow it to lift up to its stopping position.
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Lift the Rail Frame up by gripping the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame. While
keeping a secure grip of the Rail Frame, lift it to a position so you can do the next step
of removing the External Cap.
Note: The Rail Frame is spring loaded, so keep a secure grip on it as you lift it so it does
not snap up.
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Remove the External Cap from the Rail Frame by pulling it upwards through the rail guides on the Rail Frame.
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The CPU Package is shipped from the factory with the Carrier Frame pre-assembled. Grip the handle of the Carrier Frame/CPU Package assembly from its shipping tray, and while doing so, align the flanges of the Carrier Frame onto the rails of the Rail Frame so its pins will be at the bottom when the Rail Frame is lowered later.
Slide the Carrier Frame/CPU Package downwards to the bottom of the Rail Frame. Ensure the flanges are secure on the rails as you lower it downwards.
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Lift up the Rail Frame till it securely rests in upright position. Then remove the PnP
Cover Cap from the CPU socket below. Grip the two lift tabs marked "Remove" at the
middle of the cap and pull vertically upwards to remove the PnP Cover Cap.
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Warning! The exposed socket contacts are extremely vulnerable and can be damaged easily.
Do not touch or drop objects onto the contacts and be careful removing the PnP Cover Cap
and when placing the Rail Frame over the socket.
Gently lower the Rail Frame down onto the socket until the latches on the Rail Frame engage with the Socket housing. and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place!
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Gently lower the Force Frame down onto the Rail Frame and hold it in place until it is
seated in the Socket housing. Note that the Force Frame is spring loaded and has to be
held in place before it is secured. Important: Use a torque screwdriver, set it at 16.1
kgf-cm (14.0 lbf-in) with a Torx T20 screw head bit, to prevent damage to the CPU.
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10. Place and re-screw the screws in the reverse order to the way you removed them
(holes 1-2-3 in order). When finished, the Force Frame will be secure over both the Rail
Frame and CPU Package.
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After the Force Frame is secured and the CPU package is in place, now you must install the heatsink to the frame. Lower the heatsink down till it rests securely over the four screw holes on CPU Package on the socket frame.
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AMD Epyc Processor Installation or Removal
AMD EPYC Processor Installation
Heatsink and Processor Installation
Using a diagonal pattern, tighten the four screws down on the heatsink in a clockwise fashion till it is secure. The heatsink will now be secured and you have finished installing the processor and heatsink onto the motherboard. Repeat this procedure for any remaining CPU sockets on the Motherboard.
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Un-installing the Processor and Heatsink
Remove the heatsink attached to the top of the CPU Package by reversing the
installation procedure.
Clean the Thermal grease left by the heatsink on the CPU package lid to limit the risk of
it contaminating the CPU package land pads or contacts in the socket housing.
Reverse the procedure for installing the Force Frame onto the socket, unscrewing the
plate in the 3-2-1 screw order and lift the Force Frame to the vertical position.
Lift the Rail Frame using the lift tabs near the front end of the Rail Frame. Note that the
Rail Frame is spring loaded, so be careful lifting it up into a vertical position.
Grip the handle of the Carrier Frame and pull upwards to extract it from the Rail Frame.
Return the Carrier Frame/CPU Package to its original shipping container.
Grip the handle on the External Cap and return it to the Rail Frame sliding it downwards
till it rests in the frame.
Gripping the Rail Frame, rotate it downwards till it rests above and locks over the socket
housing in its horizontal position.
Push and rotate down the Force Frame till it is over the External Cap and Rail Frame
into a horizontal position.
While holding down the Force Frame, secure it back to the socket frame by securing
screw 1 in place. Note that without a CPU Package in place, it is not necessary to
tighten down screws 2 and 3 at this timeIf you are re-seating Processor and Heatsink, keep note of the direction of the fan placement to avoid installing the CPU in the incorrect direction.
Remove the heatsink attached to the top of the CPU Package by reversing loosening the screw order from above.