Installing A Fan/Heatsink For Cyrix ® Cpus - DFI 586STE User Manual

Dfi 586ste system board user's manual
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Positioning the CPU Above the ZIF Socket
4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top
plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as pressure
starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will not
damage the CPU. However, if the handle is not completely closed,
damage to the CPU and/or system board may result.
Installing A Fan/Heatsink for Cyrix
If you are using a Cyrix
®
is made for Cyrix
such that the air from the side of the fan/heatsink will flow across the
heat regulators on the system board. See the figure below.
Clearance Requirements
Your CPU comes with a heatsink mounted on top. To maintain proper
airflow once the upgrade is installed on the system board, the CPU and
heatsink require certain space clearances.
24
®
CPUs
®
CPU, you must choose a fan/heatsink which
processors. Position the fan/heatsink on the CPU

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