MSI AM-690E User Manual

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Hardware Setup

Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.

If you do not have the

heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before

turning on the computer.

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler
installation for Socket AM2 CPUs only. The appearance of your mainboard
may vary depending on the model you purchase.

Important

2. Then press down the other end of

the clip to fasten the cooling set on

the top of the retention mechanism.

Locate the Fix Lever and lift it up.

1. Position the cooling set onto the re-

tention mechanism. Hook one end

of the clip to hook first.

3. Fasten down the lever.

4. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU

fan connector on the mainboard.

Fixed Lever

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