Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Installing a CPU Heatsink

1.Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply.

2.Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied.

3.Place the heatsink on top of the

CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink reten- tion mechanism.

4. 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.)

5.Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.

Removing the Heatsink

1.Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws from the serverboard in the sequence 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 socket.

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 re-install a heatsink.

Note: see Chapter 6 for details on installing the air shroud.

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6016XT-TF, 6016GT-TF-TM2, 6016GT-TF, 6016GT-TF-TC2 specifications

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