User`s manual

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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1. Remove power from the system and
unplug the AC power cord from the
power supply.
2. Do not apply any thermal grease
to the heatsink or the CPU die; the
required amount has already been
applied.
3. Place the heatsink on top of the
CPU so that the four mounting
holes are aligned with those on the
(preinstalled) heatsink retention
mechanism.
Note: Make sure the heatsink is placed
so that the fi ns of the heatsink are in the
direction of the airfl ow in your system.
4. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e.
the #1 and the #2 screws) until
just snug. Do not fully tighten the
screws or you may damage the
CPU.)
5. Add the two remaining screws
then fi nish the installation by fully
tightening all four screws.
Installing a CPU Heatsink
Screw #1 Screw #2
Screw #1 Screw #2
Install Screw #1