MSI X99A GAMING 7 Manual page 29

9. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the
CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.
10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
Thermal paste
11. Place the heatsink on the motherboard with the fan's wires facing towards the fan
connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket.
12. Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds).
13. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
.
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