Chapter 2: Installation

Installing a CPU Heatsink

1.Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die because the required amount has already been ap- plied.

Screw#1 Screw#2

2.Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

Screw#1Screw#2

Install Screw#1

3.Install two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) and tighten them until just snug (-do not fully tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)

4.Finish the installation by fully

tightening all four screws.

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SUPER MICRO Computer 1.2b user manual Installing a CPU Heatsink