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Installing the CPU heatsink and fan, Orient and place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Xeon 5500 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure to use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Orient and place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-13
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ASUS Z8PE-D18
2-13
2.3.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel Xeon 5500 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
•
Ensure to use qualified heatsink assembly only.
•
Ensure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU
before installing the heatsink and fan.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1.
Orient and place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the
screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs.
2.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal
sequence.
Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will overheat.