Dell PowerEdge R905 Installation Instructions AMD™ Opteron&#8482 - Page 2

Figure 1. Installing the Processor 2 1 3 6 1 processor 4 socket 5 2 socket cover (remove if present) 5 processor shield 4 3 socket-release lever 6 socket keys (2) Applying Thermal Grease (If Required) Thermal grease acts as a thermal conductor and fills the gaps between the heat sink and the processor. If you do not receive a heat sink with pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, perform the following procedure to apply thermal grease. See Figure 2. CAUTION: Avoid skin contact with the thermal grease. Do not ingest the grease. NOTICE: To avoid damaging components, keep the thermal grease away from electrical traces, pins, and leads. NOTE: See "Installing System Components" in your Hardware Owner's Manual for instructions on removing and installing heat sinks and processors. NOTE: Ensure that you take all necessary precautions to prevent the CPU socket cover from popping off the processor. 1 Remove the heat sink and the processor. 2 Using a clean, lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink that you removed.