Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series user manual Installation of the Heatsink

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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

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Fig.1

Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.

Fig. 3

Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.

Fig. 5

Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.

Fig. 2

(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.)Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)

Fig. 4

Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)

Fig. 6

Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

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Contents GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I915ME GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory English Installation of Expansion Cards Graphics Card Support List What is G.E.A.R.?Asus Asus AX800XT AX700PRO MSI I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0/SATA2 Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6 IDE IDE ConnectorWOL Wake On LAN Fpanel Front Panel JumperPwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorCdin CD Auxin AUX In Connector15 COM2 Serial Port Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/ Out SurcenClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery Bioswp Bios Write ProtectEnglish Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example GA-8I915ME-GV / Bios Ver. F2 „ Set Supervisor Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupDate Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0~2 Master, SlaveDrive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check Limit Cpuid Max. to CPU Hyper-ThreadingInit Display First Note1 No-Execute Memory Protect Note3Integrated Peripherals Parallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMECP Mode Use DMA USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup KB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeMemory Frequency for CPU Clock Ratio NoteMemory Frequency Mhz Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Task menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Jack-Sensing Introuction Introduction of audio connectorsManual setting Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai