MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) series User Manual page 23

9. Evenly spread a thn layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU.
Ths wll help n heat dsspaton and prevent CPU overheatng.
10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the manboard.
Thermal paste
11. Place the heatsnk on the manboard wth the fan's wres facng towards the fan
connector and the screws matchng the holes on the socket.
12. Usng a screwdrver tghten the four captve screws (9 nch-pounds).
13. Fnally, attach the CPU fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
manboard.
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