Installing The Heatsink - Supermicro X7DCA-3 User Manual

X7DCA-3/X7DCA-i User's Manual

Installing the Heatsink

CEK Heatsink Installation
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the
heatsink or the CPU die; the required
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 retention
mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1
and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do
not fully tighten the screws to avoid
possible damage to the CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening
all four screws.
To Un-install the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be
removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please
!
follow the instructions on the next page to uninstall the heatsink to
prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.
CEK Passive Heatsink
Screw#1
Screw#1
2-4
Screw#2
Screw#2