Chapter 2: Installation

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

1.Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink.

2.Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

3.Insert two push-pins on the sides of the heatsink through the mounting holes on the motherboard, and turn the push-pins clockwise to lock them.

Screw#1

Screw#2

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Mounting Holes

Notes: 1. For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direc- tion to install the correct CPU heatsink direction. 2. Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference only. They might look different from the components installed in your system.

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SUPER MICRO Computer X9DRG-HTF, X9DRG-HF Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink, Screw#1 Screw#2 Motherboard, Mounting Holes