HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 User Manual page 107

Installing the processor Installing the processor
Prerequisites Prerequisites
T-30 Torx screwdriver
Thermal grease
About this task About this task
CAUTION: To prevent possible server overheating, always populate each processor socket with a processor socket cover CAUTION:
and a processor blank, or a processor and a heatsink.
Procedure Procedure
1. If you are using the same heatsink, apply the full content of the thermal grease syringes on top of the processor. Follow the pattern
shown in the following image.
2. If you are using a new heatsink, remove the protective film from the thermal interface material.
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 Server User Guide 107