Supermicro X7DWE, User Manual

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X7DWE User's Manual
Installation of the Heatsink
CEK Passive Heatsink
Screw#1 Screw#2
Screw#1
Do not apply any thermal grease to 1.
the heatsink or the CPU die because
the required amount has already been
applied.
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU 2.
so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1
and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not
fully tighten the screws to avoid possible
damage to the CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening
all four screws.
CEK Heatsink Installation
Screw#2
To Un-install the Heatsink
Warning:
We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-
moved. 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.
!
Unscrew and remove the 1.
heatsink screws from the mother-
board in the sequence as show in
the picture on the right.
Hold the heatsink as shown in 2.
the picture on the right and gently
wriggle the heatsink to loosen
it from the CPU. (Do not use
excessive force when wriggling
the heatsink.)