Cooler Installation - Quanmax KEEX-4030 User Manual

down.
2. To remove the CPU, follow Step 2 of Installing the CPU above.
3. Remove the CPU by grasping the substrate edges only with thumb and
forefinger and lifting it out with a purely vertical motion.
The CPU and the heatsink may be hot and could cause burns.

Cooler Installation

The system must not be operated without a cooler (heat sink and fan) to provide the
necessarily cooling. Install the cooling unit supplied as follows:
Make sure that good thermal contact is made between the processor and
heat sink. Insufficient contact or incorrect use of heat sink, fan, or thermal
compound can cause the processor to overheat, which may crash the
system or cause permanent damage to the CPU.
1. Install the correct CPU as described above.
2. Align the screw holes of the heatsink rear retention bracket with the mounting
holes on the underside of the motherboard, located at the four corners of the
CPU location. Insert into the holes and turn the motherboard over.
Note: Be careful not to touch the thermal pad on the underside of the heatsink. This pad is
made of thermal compound and is deformable. It is designed to make optimal thermal contact
with the CPU. No additional thermal compound is required.
Tighten each screw halfway to secure the cooler assembly to the motherboard.
3.
Then gradually tighten all four screws. Do not fully tighten the first screw before
partially tightening the other screws as this may apply uneven pressure to the
CPU, causing damage.
Note: Fan less Operation: In order to operate the KEEX-4030 without a fan, the cooling solution
must be integrally designed with the chassis. Contact Quanmax for more information on fan
less operation.
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