2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.

• Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.

•Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.

•For installation instruction of optional ASUS qualified CPU heatsink and fan assembly, refer to section 3.2.

CPU heatsink (top view)

CPU heatsink (bottom view)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heatsink screw

Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that the jumpers DIP_SW1 are set correctly depending on the pin definition of your CPU fan cables. Refer to page 4-8 for information on these jumpers.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate.

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