1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstalltheCPUcooleronthemotherboard.(Thefollowingprocedureuses
Intel
®
boxedcoolerastheexamplecooler.)
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU
cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the
motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the
picture above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
coolertotheCPUfanheader(CPU_FAN)onthe
motherboard.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the
arrow sign
onthemalepushpin.(Turningthe
push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove
thecooler,onthecontrary,istoinstall.)
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the
four push pins through the pin holes on the
motherboard. Push down on the push pins
diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
push pin. Check that the Male and Female push
pins are joined closely.
(RefertoyourCPUcoolerinstallationmanualfor
instructionsoninstallingthecooler.)
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
Weight and Dimensions
