Intel IM-Q35 Series User Manual

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IM-Q35 Mainboard

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Important

1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.

2. Remove the cap from lever hinge

side (as the arrow shows).

1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on

it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.

3. The pins of socket reveal.

CPU & Cooler Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

4. Open the load lever.

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