Installing the cpu fan and heatsink assembly – Asus V3-M2V890 User Manual
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Quick installation guide
2. Install the CPU to the socket, making sure that the CPU corner with
the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
3. Push down he socket lever to secure the CPU.
Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the
heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention
bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes
that the retention bracket is in place.
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to
secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
Retention
bracket
Retention
bracket lock
Retention
Module Base