Dell EMC PowerEdge R940xa Installation and Service Manual

Installing the processor on the processor and heat sink module

1. Place the processor in the processor tray.
   NOTE Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor.
2. Flex the outer edges of the bracket around the processor ensuring that the processor is locked into the clips on the bracket.
   NOTE Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the bracket is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor before placing the bracket on the processor.

   NOTE Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray before you install the heat sink.

   

3. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
4. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the processor.
   CAUTION Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.

   NOTE The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.

   

5. Place the heat sink on the processor and push down on the base of the heat sink until the bracket locks onto the heat sink.
   NOTE

   • Ensure that the two guide pin holes on the bracket match the guide holes on the heat sink.
   • Do not press on the heat sink fins.
   • Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the heat sink onto the processor and bracket.