Supermicro X6DVL-EG2 User Manual page 23

2. Insert the CPU in the socket, mak-
ing sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns
with pin 1 of the socket (both cor-
ners are marked with a triangle).
When using only one CPU, install it
into CPU socket #1 (Socket #2 is au-
tomatically disabled if only one CPU
is used).
3. Press the lever down until
you hear the *click* so you can
be sure that the CPU is se-
curely installed in the CPU
socket.
CEK Heatsink Installation
(*Caution: Heatsinks are heavy;
please handle with care.)
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the
heatsink or the CPU die; the required
amount of thermal grease
been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU
so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie
the #1 and the #2 screws) until just
snug (-do not fully tighten the screws
to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tight-
ening all four screws.
has already
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Chapter 2: Installation
Pin1
Socket lever in the
locking Position
CEK Heatsink
Screw#1
Screw#2
Screw#1
Screw#2