Installing A Fan/Heatsink For Cyrix Cpus - DFI G586IPV User 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 CPUs

If you are using a Cyrix CPU, you must choose a fan/heatsink which is
made for Cyrix processors. Position the fan/heatsink on the CPU 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. The clearance above the
CPU' s fan/heatsink must be at least 0.4 inches. The clearance on at
least 3 of 4 sides of the processor and heatsink must be at least 0.2
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