Asus ESC4000 G2 - Manual (Page 29)

2-7 ASUS ESC4000 G2 Series
The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into
your eyes or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional
medical help.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
11. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that
the heatsink will be in contact with,
ensuring that it is spread in an even
thin layer.