Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan - Asus P5Q3 - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

2.3.2

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

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The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
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Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
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When you buy a boxed Intel
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you
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use only Intel -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
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Your Intel LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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processor, the package includes the CPU fan
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