SUPER MICRO Computer X8STI-3F - Manual (Page 28)

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X8STi/X8STi-F/X8STi-3F/X8STi-LN4 User's Manual
Install a Heatsink Bracket on
the reverse side of the board
Notes:
•
A heatsink bracket (BKT_0023L) is
required for a screw_type heatsink
(-which is a non-pushpin heatskink
as shown on the right.) The required
heatsink bracket (BKT_0023L) can
be purchased from Supermicro.
•
Do not apply any thermal grease to
the heatsink or the CPU die because
the required amount has already
been applied.
1. If you use a screw_type heatsink,
please install a heatsink bracket
(BKT_0023L) on the reverse side
of the motherboard before installing
the heatsink. (To install the heatsink
bracket, please insert four screws
to the mounting holes to secure the
bracket on the motherboard.) If you
do not use a screw_type heatsink,
please skip this step.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU
so that the four mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.
3. Install two diagonal screws (ie the
#1 and the #2 screws) and tighten
them until just snug (-do not fully
tighten the screws to avoid possible
damage to the CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tight-
ening all four screws.
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink (#SNK-P0037)
Screw#1 Screw#2
Screw#1
Screw#2
Install Screw#1
Install Screw#2
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#4
Heatsink Bracket (BKT_0023L)
(for a Screw-Type Heatsink only)