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Getting Started

2.4

Installing the CPU Cooler

To install the CPU cooler:

1. The CPU cooler has a layer of thermal grease

pre-applied. If you are reinstalling the CPU, apply a new
layer of thermal grease evenly to the top of the installed
CPU.

2. Position the heatsink on top of the installed CPU until the

heatsink screws match the screw holes on the board.

3. Tighten the heatsink’s spring-loaded screws in a diago-

nal sequence until it is securely attached to the board.

4. Connect the fan power cable to the CPU fan connector

on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1)

CAUTION:

An approved CPU cooler must be installed before using the sys-
tem. Failure to install a CPU cooler may damage the mother-
board and/or CPU.

CPU Fan

Connector

2.1

Installing the CPU Cooler

To install the CPU cooler:

1. The CPU cooler has a layer of thermal grease

pre-applied. If you are reinstalling the CPU, apply a new
layer of thermal grease evenly to the top of the installed
CPU.

2. Position the heatsink on top of the installed CPU until the

heatsink screws match the screw holes on the board.

3. Tighten the heatsink’s spring-loaded screws in a diago-

nal sequence until it is securely attached to the board.

4. Connect the fan power cable to the CPU fan connector

on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1)

CAUTION:

An approved CPU cooler must be installed before using the sys-
tem. Failure to install a CPU cooler may damage the mother-
board and/or CPU.

CPU Fan

Connector