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Chapter 2: Installation
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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket under- neath.
Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do not
Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Recommended Supermicro heatsink:
bottom bracket
Screw#1
Screw#2
Motherboard
Mounting
Holes
Heatsink Bracket