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Chapter 2 – Asus Sabertooth 55i User Manual

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ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i

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Chapter 2

6.

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.

Some heatsinks come with pre-applied

thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

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.

7.

Close the load plate (A), and then push

down the load lever (B), ensuring that

the front edge of the load plate slides

under the retention lock (C).

C

B

A

8.

Insert the load lever under the retention

tab.