VersaLogic Viper VL-EBX-38EBP, Hardware Reference Manual

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Thermal Considerations
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Installing the VersaLogic Thermal Solutions
The following thermal solution accessories are available from VersaLogic:
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VL-HDW-401 Thermal Compound Paste - used to mount the heat sink to the heat plate
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VL-HDW-406 Passive Heat Sink – mounts to standard product.
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VL-HDW-407 Fan Assembly – mounts to HDW-406 Heat Sink.
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Install the passive heat sink (VL-HDW-406) using these steps:
1. Apply the Arctic Silver
†
Thermal Compound
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Apply the thermal compound to the heat plate using the method described on the Arctic
Silver website -
http://www.arcticsilver.com/
2. Position the passive heat sink
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Using the figure below as a guide, align the six mounting holes of the heat sink with the
heat plate.
3. Secure the passive heat sink to the heat plate
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Affix the passive heat sink to the heat plate using six M2.5 pan head screws.
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Using a torque screwdriver, tighten the screws to 4.0 inch-pounds.
Figure 32. Installing the Passive Heat Sink
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F
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Install the heat sink fan (VL-HDW-407) using these steps:
1. Position the fan assembly