Asus AP8000 Hardware Reference - Page 20

IV. Hardware Setup • 4-3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) This server supports two processors which requires one retention mechanism for each processor. Before installing the CPU, secure the motherboard on the rubber pad and metal baseboard. (See page 18.) When only one processor is used, the other Slot 2 connector must be terminated with the provided front side bus termination module. Captive Nut Long Screw (aligned with spacers) Short Screw One Dot Two Dots Install Retention Mechanisms The retention mechanism parts have a left and a right side. The left side has a single dot and the right side has two dots (when holding the motherboard with the ATX connectors to the left). Place the retention mechanisms' holes over the screws and the Slot2. Screw four captive nuts onto the inner screws (3 circled in the picture). Do not place the other captive nuts yet. Install Retention Mechanism Brace Bars Place the retention mechanism brace bar into the groove on the top of the retention mechanism as shown. Retention Mechanism Brace Bar IV. Hardware Setup CPU 20 AP8000 Hardware Reference Guide