Installing A Passive Heatsink - Supermicro X10DRFR User Manual

Installing a Passive Heatsink

1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the
heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
3. Insert two push-pins on the sides of the heatsink through the mounting holes
on the motherboard, and turn the push-pins clockwise to lock them.
Screw#1
Screw#4
Note: For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction
to properly install the heatsink. Graphics included in this manual are for
reference only. They might look different from the components installed
in your system.
Screw#3
Screw#2
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Chapter 2: Installation
Direction of Airflow