SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTU-6F+ Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 1: Quick Installation Guide
To avoid damage, do not rub the CPU pins against the socket.
1-2 Installing the Passive CPU Heatsink
Chapter 1
Quick Installation Guide
1-1 Installing the CPU
A B
C
D
A. Press the socket clip down to unlock
it. Gently lift the socket clip to open the
load plate.
B. Align the CPU key with the socket
key.
D. Once the CPU is fully seated on
the socket, press the socket clip down
to lock it.
C. Align CPU Pin 1 against Socket Pin
1. Once they are aligned, lower the CPU
down to the socket.
A. Do not apply thermal grease on
the CPU or the heatsink; the required
amount has been applied.
B. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU,
making sure that the mounting holes are
aligned with those on the retention mech-
anism on the back side of the CPU.
C. Install two diagonal screws and
tighten them until just snug. (Do not fully
tighten the screws to avoid damaging
the CPU.)
D. Finish the installation by fully install-
ing all screws.
Screw#1
Screw#2
Screw#3
Screw#4