SUPER MICRO Computer X6DHE-G2 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 2: Installation
2-3
1. Do not apply any thermal compound
to the heatsink or the CPU die-the
required amount has already been
applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the
CPU so that the four mounting holes
are aligned with those on the retention
mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (ie
the #1 and the #2 screws) until just
snug (-do not fully tighten the screws
to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully
tightening all four screws.
CEK Passive
Heatsink
Screw#1
Screw#2
CEK Heatsink Installation
IMPORTANT: Due to the weight of the CEK
Passive Heatsink (which weights about 1KG),
you need to have Heatsink Mounting plate in-
stalled on the chassis to prevent damage to
the CPU and the motherboard)