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2 installing the cpu heatsink – Asus Pedestal Server TS100-E4/PI2 User Manual

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ASUS TS100-E4/PI2

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and

damaging the CPU!

6. Close the load plate (A), then

push the load lever (B) until it

snaps into the retention tab.

A

B

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, making sure that

the CPU fan screws match the

holes on the motherboard.

CPU fan screw

CPU fan screw hole

The Intel

®

Xeon 3200/3000 or Pentium D processors require an Intel

certified or ASUS qualified heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition

and performance.
When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan,

retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other

items that are necessary for CPU installation.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink

• Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of

the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.

• Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for

details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.

• For installation instruction of bundled ASUS qualified CPU heatsink

and fan assembly, refer to section 3.2.

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