Question I install Intel Xeon E5520 processor to X8DTL-I motherboard. The CPU seems lower than the load plate of the CPU socket. How can the CPU heatsink touch the processor properly to achieve the cooling? The processor’s temperature is high in BIOS. Answer The standard quad-core Nehalem E5520 uses regular Xeon with an integrated heat spreader. The lidless Nehalem you showed me is actually for Apple’s Nehalem Mac Pro. It doesn’t have the heat spreader, so it’s lower. Please replace the processor with standard Nehalem for Intel platform. Was this FAQ helpful? YES      NO Enter Comments Below: Note: Your comments/feedback should be limited to this FAQ only. For technical support, please send an email to support@supermicro.com.  Enter your email address below if you'd like technical support staff to reply:  Please type the Captcha (no space) 6 Q C U FAQ Stats FAQ ID Related Category / Keyword Date Posted Code 9471 Peripherals: - CPU - Heatsinks 03/23/10 JC     Print Answer