Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Installing the Heatsink
1.Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been
applied.
2.Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.
3.Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just
snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.)
4.Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Removing the Heatsink
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Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.
1.Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the se- quence as show in the picture above.
2.Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!!)
3.Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU.
4.Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before you
