Installing Thermal Solution - AXIOMTEK CEM521 User Manual

CEM521 COM Express
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Installing Thermal Solution

For thermal dissipation, a thermal solution enables the CEM521's components to dissipate
heat efficiently. All heat generating components are thermally conducted to the heatsink in
order to avoid hot spots. Below images illustrate how to install the thermal solution.
1. There is a protective plastic covering on the thermal pads. This must be removed before
the heatsink can be mounted.
2. Each heatsink is designed for a specific CEM module. The thermal pads on the heatsink
are designed to make contact with the necessary components on the CEM module.
When mounting the heatsink you must make sure that the thermal pads on the heatsink
make complete contact (no space between thermal pad and component) with the
corresponding components on the CEM module. This is especially critical for CEM
modules that have higher CPU speeds (for example 1.0GHz or more) to ensure that the
heatsink acts as a proper thermal interface for cooling solutions.
3. This CPU module has six assembly holes for installing heatsink plate. Use the six screws
to secure the heatsink plate to the CEM521. Be careful not to over-tighten the screws.
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