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I have the following supermicro motherboard which I am having some issues installing a CPU into.

The CPU is as follows

Opteron 6386 SE Part Number OS6386YETGGHK 6300-series "Abu Dhabi" (32 nm)

The CPU fits nicely into the socket, however the silver CPU retention plate does not fit nicely over the chip and I am fairly sure if I close the sockets clamp I would damage the chip. The motherboard CPU install guide suggests that the retention clamp should just fit over the CPU.

From everything I have read so far the CPU should be supported in this motherboard. However I am fairly sure if I closed the clamp on the socket (see the last photo) I would damage both the motherboard and CPU.

Has anyone installed a CPU like this one in a similar setup, if so I have a few questions.

Q 1: How much force is required to have the CPU retention plate fit over the CPU?

Q 2: Is there only one G34 clamp assembly or does this depend on the chip.

Socket Socket Opened Close up of socket Chip in socket Clamp lever

Update: I contacted supermicro support and they very kindly sent me a video of a similar install, after watching the video I was brave enough to close the clamp. I guess it was a case of better safe than sorry this time round.

Hennes
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Judging by your pictures, all looks right.

Just strap it down, the landing pins are springy and you should expect to have to apply a bit of force to fight the springs and lock it down, that tension is intentional and required for contacts.

The protective plastic slug/cover that it comes with doesn't contact the landing pins, and therefore requires little to no force to lock into the socket.

Having said that, if you're afraid/worried, then pack it up and take it to a professional PC assembly/repair shop, pay them and let them install it, as they'll then be responsible for replacing parts if they screw it up. :)

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