Asus Motherboard P5Q-VM - Manual (Page 29)

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-17
1.6.2 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, make sure 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.
Make sure 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.
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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.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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.