Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan - Supermicro X11SCM-LN8F User Manual

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5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position.
Note: You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted
into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force
it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check
that the CPU is properly aligned.

Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan

1. Locate the CPU fan header on the motherboard (FAN1: CPU FAN).
2. Position the heatsink so that its fan wires are closest to the CPU fan header and are not
interfering with other components.
3. Inspect the CPU fan wires to make sure they are routed through the bottom of the
heatsink.
4. Remove the thin layer of protective film from the heatsink. CPU overheating may occur if
the protective film is not removed from the heatsink.
5. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the CPU. If your heatsink came with a
thermal pad, please ignore this step.
Thermal Grease
CPU properly
installed
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Load lever locked
into place