Figure 4-2: Align The Cooling Kit - IEI Technology KINO-DQM871 User Manual

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Step 2: Properly orient the cooling kit. The CPU fan cable must not interfere with the
fan or other moving parts. Make sure the cable can be routed away from the
moving parts.
Step 3: Properly align the cooling kit. Line up the four screws with the screw holes on
the support bracket below the board (Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2: Align the Cooling Kit

Step 4: Place the cooling kit onto the CPU. Push down the fan with some pressure to
secure the cooling kit with the support bracket. See Figure 4-3.
Step 5: Tighten the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws. In a diagonal
pattern, tighten each screw a few turns then move to the next one, until they are
all secured. Do not overtighten the screws. See Figure 4-3.
Step 6: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the board. Carefully route the cable away from heat generating chips and fan
blades. Step 0:
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