Intel Technical Advisory

Note: The system is shipped with a spacer installed between the heatsink and the processor socket to protect the

socket protective cover. This spacer will need to be removed and discarded before installing the processor.

Installing the Heatsink

You must install the processor before installing the heatsink. For instructions, see the User/Service Guide for your

server.

To install the heatsink, follow these steps:

1. Remove the protective film on the TIM if present.

2. Orient the heatsink over the processor as shown in Figure 1. The heatsink fins must be positioned as shown to

provide correct airflow through the system.

3. Set the heatsink over the processor, lining up the four captive screws with the four posts surrounding the

processor.

4. Loosely screw in the captive screws on the heatsink corners in a diagonal manner according to the numbers

shown in as follows:

a. Starting with the screw at location 1, engage the screw threads by giving it two rotations in the

clockwise direction and stop. (IMPORTANT: Do not fully tighten.)

b. Proceed to the screw at location 2 and engage the screw threads by giving it two rotations and stop.

c. Engage screws at locations 3 and 4 by giving each screw two rotations and then stop.

d. Repeat steps 4a through 4c by giving each screw two rotations each time until all screws are lightly

tightened up to a maximum of 8 inch-lbs torque.

TIM

Air Flow

Chassis Front

CPU 1 Socket

TIM

This Side Up

Discard to Install CPU

This Side Up

Discard to Install CPU

Removing the Heatsink

Installing the Heatsink

Figure 1: Removing and Installing the Heatsink

Please contact your Intel Sales Representative if you require more specific information about this issue.

Enterprise Platforms & Services Division

Intel Corporation