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Chapter 3: Setup and Installation
7. Once the CPU is securely seated in the socket, lower the CPU load plate to the
socket.
8. To install the heatsink, apply thermal grease to the top of the processor. (If
reinstalling a heatsink, first clean off the old thermal grease with a clean, lint-free
cloth.)
9. Place the heatsink on the processor then tighten two diagonal screws until snug,
then the other two screws.
10. When all four screws are snug, tighten them all to secure the heatsink to the
mainboard.
11. Replace the cover on the blade unit and finish by installing the unit back into the
blade enclosure.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws as this may damage the processor or the
heatsink.