Supermicro X6DVL-EG2 User Manual download pdf (Page 23)

Chapter 2: Installation

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2. Insert the CPU in the socket, mak-

ing sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns

with pin 1 of the socket (both cor-

ners are marked with a triangle).

When using only one CPU, install it

into CPU socket #1 (Socket #2 is au-

tomatically disabled if only one CPU

is used).

3. Press the lever down until

you hear the *click* so you can

be sure that the CPU is se-

curely installed in the CPU

socket.

Pin1

CEK Heatsink Installation

(*Caution: Heatsinks are heavy;

please handle with care.)

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 tight-

ening all four screws.

CEK Heatsink

Screw#1

Screw#2

Socket lever in the

locking Position

Screw#1

Screw#2

1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the

heatsink or the CPU die; the required

amount of thermal grease has already

been applied.

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