Tyan Computer THUNDER N3600T - Manual (Page 30)

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2.22 – Thermal Interface Material
There are two types of thermal interface materials designed for use with the AMD
Opteron processor.
The most common material comes
as a small pad attached to the
heatsink at the time of purchase.
There should be a protective cover
over the material. Take care not to
touch this material.
Simply remove the protective cover
and place the heatsink on the
processor.
The second type of interface
material is usually packaged
separately, which is commonly
referred to as the ‘thermal
compound’. Simply apply a thin
layer on to the CPU lid (applying
too much will actually reduce the
cooling).
NOTE
Always check the manufacturer of the heatsink & processor to
ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible with the
processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements