Install A Heatsink; Figure 3-7 Install A Cpu Heatsink - Silicon Graphics Altix XE250 User Manual

3: Advanced Node Board Setup

Install a Heatsink

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1. Ensure that you have replaced the thermal interface material (TIM) between the heatsink and
the CPU die.
Refer to section "Replace the Thermal Interface Material" on page
Caution: Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so you do not damage the TIM.
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2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those
on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.
Caution: Do not tighten the screws in step
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3. Install two screws (screw #1 and screw #2, shown in
Caution: Do not overtighten tighten the screws in step
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4. Install the two remaining screws (screw #3 and screw #4, shown in
tighten all four screws.
Heatsink
screws
Figure 3-7
Install a CPU Heatsink
3
#1
#3
#4
#2
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or you may damage the CPU.
Figure 3-7) and tighten until just snug.
4 or you may damage the CPU.
Figure 3-7); then, gently
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