Installation of CPU Fan
New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies.
To avoid p rob lems arisin g f r om hig h -sp eed op erat io n , f o r exam p le,
overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is
provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the
actual procedure.
CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
CPU Retention Mechanism
1. Locate the CPU retention mecha
nism base (surrounds the CPU
socket).
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
CPU Retention Bracket
2. If required, apply a light coating of
silica gel to the top of the CPU.
NOTE: The CPU heatsink may have
a pre-applied thermal compound. In
that case, the silica gel is not required.
CPU Retention Lock
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