Intel SBX44 - Server Compute Blade, Installation And User Manual

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Intel® Server Compute Blade SBX44: Installation and User’s Guide
a.
Orient the heat sink so that the side with the thermal interface material is visible. Ensure that
no visible debris is present on the bottom of the heat sink or thermal interface material.
b.
Do not touch the thermal interface material on the heat sink. Touching the thermal interface
material will contaminate it.
c.
Align and place the heat sink (A) on top of the microprocessor. Press down firmly on the
heat sink. Lower the retention mechanism (B) over the heat sink and tighten down the
captive mounting screw (C). Some downward pressure will be required to tighten the screw.
Do not over-tighten the screw.
10.
Reinstall the air baffle.
✏ NOTE
CPUs may overheat if the clear plastic air baffle is not installed.
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B
C
A