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30925 Rev. 3.04 February 2004
Builder’s Guide for AMD Opteron™ Processor-
Based Servers and Workstations
Chapter 4
Heatsink Installation 19
Chapter 4 Heatsink Installation
This chapter contains instructions for the installation of the AMD Opteron™ processor heatsink.
The AMD Opteron processor heatsink requires the retention frame and the backplate to be
attached to the motherboard. If the retention frame and backplate are already attached to the
motherboard, proceed to step 10. Figure 5 shows the backplate and retention frame for the
AMD Opteron processor heatsink. The heatsink assembly shown in Figure 5 may not exactly
match the one provided in a PIB.
Figure 5. Retention Frame and Backplate for the AMD Opteron™ Processor Heatsink
4.1 Heatsink Installation Procedure
Follow the instructions to install the AMD Opteron processor heatsink.
CAUTION: As with all computer equipment, the processor and motherboard components may be
damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please take proper ESD precautions
when handling any board.
Warning: Do not apply voltage until the heatsink is fully installed. If voltage is applied before
the heatsink is fully installed, the processor will overheat and failure will result.
Read through the entire installation instructions completely to make sure you
understand them before you begin.
1. Place the backplate on a flat surface.
2. Peel the release liner off the backplate. (See Figure 6 on page 20.)