Asus Maximus II Gene - Manual (Page 35)

5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket
then fit the socket alignment key into
the CPU notch.
G o l d
t r i a n g l e
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
6. Apply several drops of 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 interface
material. If so, skip this step.
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!
The thermal interface material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or
touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional
medical help.
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger
directly.
ROG Maximus II GENE 2-11