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Chapter 2 – Asus M4N98TD EVO User Manual

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

3.

Position the CPU above the socket

such that the CPU corner with the gold

triangle matches the socket corner with

a small triangle.

4.

Carefully insert the CPU into the socket

until it fits in place.

5.

When the CPU is in place, push down

the socket lever to secure the CPU. The

lever clicks on the side tab to indicate

that it is locked.

Gold triangle

Small triangle

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. If it gets into your

eyes or touches your skin, wash it off

immediately, and seek professional

medical help.

To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger.