Asus RS320Q-E7/RS12 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware setup

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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 knob (C).

C

B

A

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.

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.

The CPU fits in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU

into the socket to prevent bending

the connectors on the socket and

damaging the CPU!

Gold

triangle

mark

Alignment keys

CPU notches

5.

Position the CPU over the socket,

ensuring that the gold triangle is on the

bottom-left corner of the socket, and then

fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU

notches.