30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-
Based Servers and Workstations
List of Figures 5
Figure 1. AMD Opteron™ Processor Architecture........................................................................... 9
Figure 2. Model A2210 1U/2P Rack Server....................................................................................13
Figure 3. Model A8440 4U/4P Rack Server....................................................................................14
Figure 4. AMD64 Processor-in-a-Box.............................................................................................17
Figure 5. Retention Frame and Backplate for the AMD Opteron Processor Heatsink....................19
Figure 6. Backplate Release Liner...................................................................................................20
Figure 7. Motherboard Placed Over Backplate................................................................................20
Figure 8. Ensure Proper Contact Between Backplate and Motherboard......................................... 21
Figure 9. Retention Frame Screw Holes Aligned with Backplate Standoffs...................................21
Figure 10. Tightening Down the Retention Frame..........................................................................22
Figure 11. Alignment Markers on Processor and Motherboard...................................................... 22
Figure 12. Pushing Gently Down on the Processor.........................................................................23
Figure 13. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material............................................................. 23
Figure 14. Heatsink Centered Over Processor.................................................................................24
Figure 15. Heatsink Spring Clip...................................................................................................... 24
Figure 16. Pushing Straight Down on the Clip................................................................................25
Figure 17. Correctly Installed Spring Clip.......................................................................................25
Figure 18. Turning the Cam Lever ..................................................................................................26
Figure 19. Cam Lever Locked into Retention Frame...................................................................... 26
Figure 20. Installed Heatsink...........................................................................................................27
Figure 21. Desirable Airflow—Power Supply with Bottom Inlet...................................................30
Figure 22. Undesirable Airflow—Power Supply with Front Inlet Only .........................................31