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Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the required
amount has already been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned
with those on the motherboard and the heatsink bracket underneath.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (e.g., the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do
not over-tighten the screws to avoid damaging the CPU and the motherboard.
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
Screw #1
Note: For optimal airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction to correctly
install the CPU heatsink. Graphic drawings included in this manual are for refer-
ence only. They might look different from the components installed in your system.
Direction of the
airflow
Screw #2
Mounting Holes
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