Asus Maximus II Gene - Manual (Page 37)

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use
only Intel ® -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel ® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
and requires no tool to install.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the four
fasteners match the holes on the
motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
A
A
B
B
1
1
A B
B A
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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