Install Cpu, Heatsink And Fan Assembly - Abit AT8 32X User Manual

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2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly

Please pay attention to the following notices
before installing the CPU and heatsink/fan
assembly.
1. Always use the processor with the
Heatsink and Fan Assembly installed.
2. Do not touch the pins on the processor.
3. If you ever need to reinstall the Heatsink
and fan Assembly, please clean the
heatsink surface and apply new thermal
interface material first.
1. Pull out the socket locking lever slightly,
then lift it up.
2. Align the corner with triangle mark of the
processor with the marking on the motherboard,
and then place the processor vertical down into
the socket.
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3. Lower the locking lever to the fully locked
position.
Apply thermal interface material.
4.
5. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto
the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip
with the socket mounting lug. Hook the spring
clip to the mounting lug.
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