2.7.4
Installing the optional fan
Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing
the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the
system.
1.
Position the fan above the pipe and
heatsink assembly.
3.
Carefully push down the fan until it
snugly fits the heatsink, then connect
the fan cable.
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Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard.
Ensure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and
motherboard components.
2.
Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the
heatsink.
4.
The photo shows the fan installed on
the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware information