Removal and replacement procedures 54
System board configuration
Refer to the following sections for instructions about how to remove or replace the processor, the
memory modules, the expansion cards, and the system battery. Procedure for installing the SAS
controller board option kit is also provided.
Processor
The Intel LGA 1156 processor socket supports the following Intel Xeon 3400 series processors:
• Intel Xeon X3470
• Intel Xeon X3460
• Intel Xeon X3450
• Intel Xeon X3440
• Intel Xeon X3430
• Intel Celeron G1101
• Intel Pentium G6950
• Intel Core i3-530
• Intel Core i3-540
Processor installation guidelines
When configuring the processor, observe the following important guidelines:
• Handle the processor and heat sink with care. Damage to either may prevent the system from
functioning properly.
• Never touch the bottom surface of the processor or the contact pins on the processor socket;
contaminant on these areas can damage the processor.
• Be sure that the server has the most recent ROM version. Failure to flash the ROM before
installing processors can cause system failure.
