Installing The Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module - Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD7 User Manual

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Installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe Module

Read the following guideline before you begin to install the Hybrid Silent-Pipe module:
If you want to connect the front audio module from your chassis to the F_AUDIO connector on the moth-
erboard, be sure to connect it before installing the Hybrid Silent-Pipe module to avoid interference.
Follow the steps below to install the Hybrid Silent-Pipe module:
For the waterblock, we recommend using tubes with inner diameter of 7.5mm and outer diameter of
10mm. After connecting the tubes, make sure that the tubes are attached to the waterblock securely
and tightly and there is no leak.
(Note) The components received may vary in appearance from the products illustrated.
Hardware Installation
Tools needed:
1.
2.
Hybrid Silent-Pipe
Step 1:
Unfasten the diago-
nally placed screws
from the waterblock
on North Bridge's
heatsink and then
remove the water-
block.
Step 3:
Place the heatsink
of the Hybrid Silent-
Pipe module atop
N o r t h B r i d g e ' s
heatsink as shown.
Step 5:
Secure the Hybrid Silent-Pipe bracket to the chassis back panel with a
screw to complete the installation.
A Philip's screwdriver
Thermal grease
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Step 2:
Apply an even thin
layer of thermal
grease on the sur-
face of the heatsink.
Step 4:
Secure the heatsink
using the included
screws. (Use one
hand to hold the fins
to avoid shaking
during the installa-
tion.)