Asus Z9NR-D12 User Manual
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
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!
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 key into the CPU notch.
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
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.