Processors

10 Place the heat sink on the processor, making sure the thermal grease is applied correctly or the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) is aligned between the heat sink and the processor.

Failure to apply the Thermal Interface Material or thermal grease

Caution between the processor and the heat sink could result in damage to the processor and the server.

11 Line up the four captive screws with the four posts surrounding the processor, then gradually and evenly tighten the four captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board (see “Torque settings” on page 64).

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Install VRMs as necessary (see “Processor VRM requirements” on page 118 and “Installing and removing VRMs” on page 118).

Replace the processor air baffle by following the instructions in “Removing and installing the processor air baffle” on page 67.

Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 72.

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