SUPER MICRO Computer AS1011M-T2 user manual Installing the Heatsink

Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup

2.Use your thumb and your index fi n- ger to hold the CPU. Locate pin 1 on

the CPU socket and pin 1 on the CPU. Triangles Both are marked with a triangle.

3.Align pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket. Once aligned, carefully place the CPU into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the socket, move the CPU horizontally or vertically or rub the CPU against the socket or against any pins of the socket, which may damage the CPU and/or the socket.

4.With the CPU inserted into the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that it is properly installed and fl ush with the socket.

5.Gently press the CPU socket lever down until it locks in the plastic tab.

Installing the Heatsink

A heatsink should be installed to the processor. You will have to remove the air shroud to install. See Figure 5-1.

You may be using Supermicro's optional heatsinks (part number SNK-P0026) or those from a third party. To install the heatsinks, please follow the installation instructions included with your heatsink package.

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