5. Remove the terminator card from the microprocessor connector by lifting therelease arm on the carrier. Leave the arm in its open position.Microprocessor 2Fan sink(Remove thermal tape liner on installation)Microprocessor 1 locationVRM 1Terminator cardVRM 2VRM connector6. Store the terminator card in a safe place in the static-protective package thatyour new microprocessor is shipped in; you will need to install it again, if youever remove the microprocessor.7. Install the microprocessor:a. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor toany unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessorfrom the package.b. Line up the microprocessor over the microprocessor connector andcarefully press the microprocessor into the connector. Make sure that thecorner with the gold arrow is lined up with pin C1 on the planar.c. Press down and latch the release arm.Note: To remove a microprocessor, pull upward on the microprocessor releasearm and then lift the microprocessor off of the connector.8. Install the voltage regulator module (VRM) included in the microprocessor kit.Attention: When installing or replacing a VRM, use only a VRM specified foruse with the xSeries 342 server. Use of other VRMs might causeyour server to overheat.a. Center the VRM over the VRM connector. Make sure that the VRM isoriented and aligned correctly.b. Press the VRM into the connector.Note: If you remove the microprocessor later, remember to install theterminator card in the appropriate microprocessor connector and toremove the VRM.9. Remove the thermal tape liner from the underside of the fan sink and discard.Installing options 57
