Note: Some components are very close to the mounting holes. Please take precautionary measures to prevent damage to these components when install- ing the motherboard to the chassis.
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation
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Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pres- sure on the label area of the fan.
Notes:
1.Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU LGA 775 socket before you install the CPU heatsink.
2.The Intel LGA 775 Processor package contains the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel- certifi ed
3.Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink and fan.
4.When purchasing an LGA 775 Processor or when receiving a motherboard with an LGA 775 Processor
5.Refer to the MB Features Section for more details on CPU support.
Installation Overview
For proper system setup, please fol- low the following procedure:
1.Install the heatsink backplate into the chassis if needed.
Heatsink
CPU
2.Install the motherboard into the chassis.
3.Install the CPU onto the moth- erboard.
4.Install the heatsink and/or cooling fans (if any).
CPU
Socket 
Mother-
board
5. Connect the fan and power | CPU Retention | |
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cables (if any). | Installed) | |
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