Supermicro SUPERSERVER 6027R-CDNRT+, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need
to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the
CPU or other components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws in the sequence shown in the
picture above.
3. Hold the heatsink and gently wiggle it to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use
excessive force when doing this!)
4. Once the heatsink has been loosened, remove it from the CPU.
5. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease before you re-install
the heatsink.
Installing a CPU Heatsink
1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
2. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug
(do not over-tighten the screws, which may damage the CPU.)
3. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Note: SNK-P0048PS (for CPU1) pictured below. CPU2 uses the SNK-P0048PT
heatsink.
Screw #1
Screw #3
Screw #2
Screw #4
SNK-P0048PS (for CPU1)