Processor And Heatsink Installation - Supermicro X7DVL-L User Manual

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Processor and Heatsink Installation

When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on
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the label area of the fan.
*Notes: 1. Always connect the power cord last and remove it before adding, remov-
ing or changing any components. Make sure to install the processor into the CPU
socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
2. Intel's boxed Xeon CPU package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you buy a CPU separately, use only Intel-certifi ed heatsink and fan.
3. Make sure to install the Heatsink Backplate and the motherboard into the chassis
before you install the CPU heatsink and fan.(*See Installation Procedures below.)
4. When purchasing a motherboard with an LGA 771 CPU Socket, make sure that
the CPU plastic cap is in place and none of the CPU Socket pins are bent; other-
wise, contact the retailer immediately.
5. All graphics shown in this manual are for reference only. The components that
came with your motherboard may or may not look exactly the same as the pictures
shown in this manual.
Installation Procedures
For proper system setup, please follow
the procedure below to install the CPU,
backplate, heatsink, and motherboard
into the chassis.
1. Install the heatsink backplate onto the
chassis.
2. Install the motherboard into the chas-
sis.
3. Install the CPU onto the mother-
board.
4. Install the heatsink or/and cooling fans
(if any).
5. Connect fan and power cables (if
any).
Mounting the Backplate onto the Chassis
1. On the backplate, locate the text and
the arrow, indicating "facing front."
Heatsink
CPU
CPU Socket
Motherboard
CPU Retention
Bracket (Pre-
installed)
Backplate
SKT0159 Backplate
Mounting Hole
Arrow
Facing
Front (Text)
Mounting Hole
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Mounting Hole
Mounting Hole