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855GME and Intel
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852GME Thermal Design Guide for Embedded Applications
Reference Thermal Solution for 1U Applications
4.3 Heatsink Assembly
The 1U heatsink assembly includes the heatsink (with thermal interface material (TIM) and
mechanical interface gasket), the clip, and clip lever as shown in Figure 8. This clip attaches to
solder down anchors located on the system board.
Figure 9 shows the assembly placement and actuation mechanism.
Figure 8. 1U Heatsink Assembly (Heatsink, Clip Frame, and Clip Lever)
Figure 9. 1U Heatsink Assembly Placement and Actuation