Asus RS720-E9-RS8-G [31/206] Central processing unit cpu

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ASUS RS720-E9-RS8/RS8-G

2.2.1 Installing the CPU and heatsink

To install a CPU:

1. Remove the rear cover. For more information, see the section Chassis cover.

2. Remove the air duct screw (A), remove the air ducts (B), and then remove the PnP

caps (C) from the CPU sockets.

Keep the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests

only if the motherboard comes with the PnP cap on the LGA 3647 socket.

2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA 3647 socket designed for the Intel

Xeon

Processor Scalable Family Series.

• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand

the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap

is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard

components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/

transit-related.

• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA

3647 socket.

• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom

incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP

cap.