Supermicro X12DPG-U6 User Manual page 31

Preparing to Install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) into
the CPU Socket
After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM), you are ready to install it into the
CPU socket. To ensure the proper installation, please follow the procedures below:
1. Locate four threaded fasteners (a, b, c, d) on the CPU socket.
CPU Socket
b
d
(a, b, c, d: Threaded Fasteners)
2. Locate four peek nuts (A, B. C. D) and four rotating wires (1, 2, 3, 4) on the heatsink as
shown in the graphics below.
A, B, C, D: Peek Nut
1, 2, 3, 4: Rotating Wire
a, b, c, d: Threaded Fastener
Rotating Wire
Peek Nut
(Unlatched)
3. Check the rotating wires (1, 2, 3, 4) to make sure that they are at unlatched positions as
shown in the drawing below before installing the PHM into the CPU socket.
Unlatched State
Peak Nut
c
a
CPU Socket Pin1
4
Rotating Wire
D
d
(latched)
CPU Socket
Rotating Wire
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Threaded Fastener
Heatsink (Reverse Side)
B
2
Rotating Wire
C
Rotating Wire
A
Peek Nut
b
c
a
Threaded Fastener
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