Figure 14. Installing The Processor; Figure 15. Closing The Load Plate - Intel MFS5520VI - Multi-Flex Server Compute Module User Manual

Note: Make sure the alignment triangle mark and the alignment triangle cutout align correctly.
16. Close the CPU load plate all the way (see letter "A" in
17. Close the socket lever completely and ensure that the load plate tab engages under
the socket lever when fully closed (see letter "B" in
Installing the Heatsink
Caution: Improper installation can damage the heatsink. Pay close attention to the steps and
perform each step exactly as indicated to avoid damage.
Caution: The heatsink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the bottom of it. Use
caution when you unpack the heatsink so you do not damage the TIM.
Note: New unused heatsinks have adequate TIM on the bottom. If you are reusing a heatsink
from replacing a processor, make sure there is adequate TIM present on the heatsink to
support processor cooling.
18. Remove the protective film on the TIM, if present.
19. Orient the heatsink over the processor as shown in
be positioned as shown to provide correct airflow through the system. Airflow goes
from front-to-back of the compute module.
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Figure 14. Installing the Processor

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Figure 15. Closing the Load Plate

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Figure 16. The heatsink fins must
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