AMD OPTERON 30925 - Manual (Page 23)

30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004 Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-
Based Servers and Workstations
Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation 23
Figure 12. Pushing Gently Down on the Processor
13. Inspect the thermal interface material for scratches or gaps.
The heatsink has a thermal interface material pre-applied on the bottom. This material is
protected by a plastic cover. (See Figure 13.)
Do not use the thermal interface material if it has scratches or gaps. If replacement thermal
interface material is needed, contact AMD technical support for assistance at
http://ask.amd.com or (408) 749-3060. In EMEA, please contact AMD technical support for
assistance at http://www.amd.com/support .
If a heatsink is removed for any reason, clean the processor and heatsink surface and re-apply
an AMD approved thermal interface material before re-installing the processor.
14. Remove and discard the plastic cover.
Be careful not to touch or scratch the thermal interface material.
Figure 13. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material
15. Center the heatsink over the processor. (See Figure 14 on page 24.)
The mounting lug on the retention frame must match the heatsink clip.
The heatsink must have full contact with the processor.