Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However,
if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall
the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.
1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as
shown in the illustration below.
2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wriggling the heatsink!)
3. Once the CPU is loosened, remove the CPU from the CPU socket.
4. Remove the used thermal grease and clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink, Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
reinstalling the CPU and the heatsink.
Installing the Heatsinks
We recommend the use of active type heatsinks (except for 1U systems). Use any
onboard fan header for the CPU’s heatsink fan. To install the heatsink, please follow
the installation instructions that are included with your heatsink package.
Note: Make sure the heatsink is placed so that the fi ns of the heatsink are in the
direction of the airfl ow in your system.
OPEN 1st
Loosen screws
in sequence as
shown.
Screw#2
Motherboard
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#4
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