Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan - Avalue Technology EAX-Q67 User Manual

EAX-Q67 User's Manual

1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
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.
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Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
 When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155
processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use
only Intel® certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
Your Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 LGA1155 processor LGA1155
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heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and
requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan
assembly.