TYAN Thunder HEsl S2567 User Manual page 19

Installing the Cooling Fan
After the CPU has been installed, you will need to install the proper cooling device for the CPU. This
device, a heatsink/fan combination, can be purchased at many computer retail stores. Installation of the
cooling device may vary depending on on the fan manufacturer's design. You should also take space into
consideration when install a cooling device: make sure the cooling device is not too big, or else you may
end up damaging components around the CPU socket. Also pay attention to the shape of the bottom of
the CPU fan(s): some are built specifically to fit only one way.
Tyan highly recommends that you use some type of
thermal compound (available from computer retail
stores), between the CPU and heat sink, to maximize
distribution of heat away from the CPU. Please use extra
caution when installing any type of clamp-style fan, or
else damage may occur to the CPU socket, and/or the
CPU itself. See Figure 2.2 (see right) for an example of
how to connect the cooling fan's power supply. Another
diagram has also been provided below, to aid in CPU fan
installation onto the socket.
Figure 2.2
Can be used to install
a cooling device
Mounting points on the CPU socket
Installing Chassis Fans
Alternatively, if you wish to also install chassis fans for increased cooling, we have provided headers to
power those fans as well (see p. 13, section 2.6-D). Chassis fan installation will vary depending on your
chassis manufacturer's design. Please check with your chassis manufacturer for details on proper chas-
sis fan installation.
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