Installing Amd Athlon64 Cpu Cooler Set - MSI K8M Neo-V Instruction Manual

3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in
the correct orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can
not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause
permanent damages to your mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU
to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket.

Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set

As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management
becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heat
sink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heat sink and Fan:
1. Detach the shield of the back plate's paster.
2. Turn over the mainboard, and install the back plate to the proper position.
3. Turn over the mainboard again, and place the mainboard on the flat surface. Locate the two
screw holes of the mainboard.
4. Align the retention mechanism and the back plate. Fix the retention mechanism and the back
plate with two screws.
5. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first, and
then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention
mechanism.
6. Locate the Fix Lever, Safety Hook and the Fixed Bolt. Lift up the intensive fixed lever.
7. Fasten down the lever and then make sure the safety hook completely clasps the fixed bolt of the
retention mechanism.
8. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work
properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
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