beautypg.com

3 uninstalling the cpu heatsink and fan – Asus P5SD2-VM User Manual

Page 24

background image

1-12

Chapter 1: Product introduction

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors

can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

P5SD2-VM CPU Fan Connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

P5SD2-VM

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from

the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a

diagonal sequence to disengage the

heatsink and fan assembly from the

motherboard.

A

A

B

B

A

A

B

B

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

1.6.3

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan