Installing The Heat Sink; Figure 34. Installing The Heat Sink - Intel SR1530CL User Manual

Installing the Heat Sink

Install your processor before installing the heat sink. For instructions, see
Processor" on page
Caution: The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it. Use
caution when you unpack the heat sink so you do not damage the TIM.
1. Orient the heat sink over the processor as shown in
positioned as shown to provide correct airflow through the system.
2. Set the heat sink over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four
posts surrounding the processor. Install the heat sinks with the corner tabs pointed
away from the power supply to avoid pinching any cables.
3. Loosely screw in the captive screws on the heat sink corners in a diagonal manner
as shown by the four circled numbers in the figure below. Do not fully tighten one
screw before tightening another.
4. Gradually and equally tighten each captive screw in the same order until each screw
is firmly tightened.
5. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the
processor sockets.
6. Install the server system cover. For instructions, see
Cover" on page
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Figure 34. Installing the Heat Sink

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