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Installing the CPU Heatsink
Do not apply thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU. The required amount has
already been applied.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU aligning the four mounting holes with
those on the motherboard and the bracket underneath.
2. Screw in two diagonal screws (#1 and #2) until snug. Do not over-tighten.
3. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
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Figure 5-2. Installing the CPU Heatsink
Removing the Heatsink
Caution: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need
to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to
the CPU or the CPU socket. With the system power cord unplugged:
1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws in the opposite sequence shown in
the picture above.
2. Hold the heatsink and gently wriggle it to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use
excessive force!)
3. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease before re-installing the
heatsink.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
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