HP Workstations - Second Xeon Processor Installation

2. To install the heatsink:
a. Align the heatsink mounting posts with their respective threaded mounting holes on the system
board
. The fan must face toward the front of the workstation. The fins on the fan face toward
the rear of the chassis.
b. Connect the heatsink electrical receptacle to the second processor heatsink fan header
connector on the system board
2
.
Figure 8 Installing the heatsink in the HP xw Workstation series
3. To access the mounting screws:
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Use a Torx screwdriver to access the heatsink mounting screws.
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If installing a high performance heatsink in an HP xw8600 Workstation, use a long blade T-15
torx driver to access the heatsink mounting screws.
Figure 9 Long blade Torx screwdriver access route to tighten the high performance heatsink
mounting screws
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