Intel S5000PAL manual Installing the Heat Sinks

Installing the Heat Sink(s)

The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you do not damage the TIM.

1.Set the heat sink over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four posts surrounding the processor.

2.Loosely screw in the captive screws on the heat sink corners in a diagonal manner. Do no fully tighten one screw before tightening another.

3.Gradually and equally tighten each captive screw until each is firmly tightened.

2

3

1

4

TP02077

Figure 15. Installing the Heat Sink

4.Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the processor sockets.

5.Replace the server's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. See the documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on installing the server's cover.

26 “Intel® Server Board S5000PAL User’s Guide”