Gigabyte Z590 AORUS XTREME WB User Manual page 17

Step 3:
Carefully flip the motherboard over, fasten the CPU backplate using the four screws (M3*10.8) in a diagonal
sequence.
Screw
(M3*10.8)
Step 4:
Tighten the three screws (M3*6.5) with washers to the mounting holes in the CPU area (refer to the bottom
left picture). Then tighten the four screws (M3*6.5) with washers to the mounting holes in the Chipset area in
a diagonal sequence (refer to the bottom right picture). Make sure the water cooling kit is securely attached.
Screw with washer Screw with washer
(M3*6.5) (M3*6.5)
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