SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-F, X8STI-LN4, X8STI-3F Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink #SNK-P0037

X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 User's Manual

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)

Screw#4

Notes:

•A heatsink bracket (BKT_0023L) is

required for a screw_type heatsink (-which is a non-pushpin heatskink

as shown on the right.) The required

heatsink bracket (BKT_0023L) can Screw#1 Screw#3 Screw#2 be purchased from Supermicro.

• Do not apply any thermal grease to	Heatsink Bracket (BKT_0023L)
	(for a Screw-Type Heatsink only)
the heatsink or the CPU die because
the required amount has already
been applied.
1. If you use a screw_type heatsink,
please install a heatsink bracket
(BKT_0023L) on the reverse side	Install a Heatsink Bracket on
of the motherboard before installing	the reverse side of the board
the heatsink. (To install the heatsink
bracket, please insert four screws
to the mounting holes to secure the
bracket on the motherboard.) If you
do not use a screw_type heatsink,
please skip this step.	Screw#1	Screw#2
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU	Install Screw#1
so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.

3.Install two diagonal screws (ie the #1 and the #2 screws) and tighten

them until just snug (-do not fully Screw#1 tighten the screws to avoid possible

damage to the CPU.)

4. Finish the installation by fully tight- ening all four screws.

Install Screw#2

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