GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY TO22-C20, User Manual

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- 25 - System Hardware Installation
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing
the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
• Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.
• Place the system unit on a flat and stable surface.
• Open the system according to the instructions.
WARNING!
Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious
damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a
qualified service technician.
3-4 Installing the CPU and Heat Sink
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1. Align and install the processor on the carrier.
NOTE: Apply thermal compound evenly on the top of the CPU. Remove the protective cover from
the underside of the heat sink.
2.
Carefully flip the heatsink. Then install the carrier assembly on the bottom of the heatsink and
make sure the gold arrow is located in the correct direction.
3. Remove the CPU cover.
NOTE: Save and replace the CPU cover if the processor is removed from its socket.
4. Align the heatsink with the CPU socket by the guide pins and make sure the gold arrow is located in
the correct direction. Then place the heatsink onto the top of the CPU socket.
5. To secure the heatsink, tighten the screws in a sequential order (1
g
2
g
3
g
4).
NOTE: When dissambling the heatsink, loosen the screws in reverse order (4
g
3
g
2
g
1).
1
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
• To install/remove the Intel heatsink use a T30-Lobe screwdriver or drill bit with a screw torque of
8.0 +/- 0.5kgf*cm (8lbf*in).