Supermicro X13SWA-TF User Manual page 27

Assembling the Processor
Heatsink Module
After creating the processor carrier
assembly for the processor, mount it
onto the heatsink to create the processor
heatsink module (PHM):
1. Note the label on top of the
heatsink, which marks the airflow
direction. Turn the heatsink over
and orient the heasink so the
airflow arrow is pointing towards the
triangle on the processor.
2. If this is a new heatsink, the thermal
grease has been pre-applied.
Otherwise, apply the proper amount
of thermal grease.
3. Hold the processor carrier assembly
so the processor's gold contacts are
facing up, then align the holes of
the processor carrier assembly with
the holes on the heatsink. Press
the processor carrier assembly
down until it snaps into place.
The plastic clips of the processor
carrier assembly will lock at the four
corners.
4. Examine all corners to ensure that
the plastic clips on the processor
carrier assembly are firmly attached
to the heatsink.
Processor Carrier Assembly
(Upside Down)
Thermal
grease
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Triangle on the CPU
Triangle on the
processor carrier
Air ow direction
(Refer to the air ow arrow
on the heatsink label to
orient the heatsink)
Check each corner to ensure
that the processor carrier is
rmly attached to the heatsink.