Installing The Cpu Heatsink - Asus P9D-I Manual

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink
The Intel LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to ensure
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optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel
CPU heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you
buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel
heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.
• Use an LGA1150-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The LGA1150
socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.
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.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink 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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