Chapter 2: Installation

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

1.Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re- quired 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 Motherboard's and the Heatsink Bracket under- neath.

3.Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not over-tighten the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)

4.Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.

Screw#1

Screw#2

 

Motherboard

 

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Mounting Holes

Note: For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction to install the correct CPU heatsink direction. Graphic drawings included in this manual are for reference only. They might look different from the components installed in your system

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SUPER MICRO Computer X9DRD-iF, X9DRD-LF user manual Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink, Screw#1, Motherboard, Mounting Holes