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Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-8
The Intel
®
Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified or ASUS qualified
heatsink and fan assembly 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 and fan
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Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of
the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
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Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for
details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.
•
For installation instruction of optional ASUS qualied CPU heatsink
and fan assembly, refer to section 3.2.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four screws on the heatsink
align with the nuts on the support
plate.
CPU heatsink (top view)
CPU heatsink (bottom view)
Heatsink screw
Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that the jumpers DIP_SW1
are set correctly depending on the pin denition of your CPU fan cables.
Refer to page 4-8 for information on these jumpers.