Asus RS300-E8-PS4 User Manual page 27

5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate
slides under the retention lock (B)
then push down the load lever (C).
6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the
CPU socket.
7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that
the heatsink will be in contact with,
ensuring that it is evenly spread in a
thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied Thermal Interface Material.
If so, skip this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately
and seek professional medical
help.
ASUS RS300-E8 Series
Load lever
Load
lever
Retention
tab
Retention
lock
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