Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink - Supermicro X10DRT-B+ User Manual

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink

1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink if needed.
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. Using a screw driver, install four screws on the sides of the heatsink through
the mounting holes on the motherboard in the sequence as shown below,
and turn the screws clockwise to lock them.
Screw#1
Motherboard
Note: For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction
to properly install the CPU heatsink. Graphic drawings included in this
manual are for reference only. They might look different from the compo-
nents installed in your system.
Screw#3
Direction of Airflow
Screw#4
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