Asus P5G-MX - Manual (Page 23)

ASUS P5G-MX 1-11
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel ® Core™2 Duo processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly
• When you buy a boxed Intel ® Core™2 Duo LGA775 processor, the
package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel ® -certified multi-directional
heatsink and fan.
• Your I Intel ® Core™2 Duo LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a
push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that
a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
Fastener
Motherboard hole
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed
outward.