Hardware Setup
Installing the CPU heatsink/cooler
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissi- pate heat, you need to attach the CPU heatsink/cooler on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the heatsink/cooler:
1.Locate the CPU and its retention mod- ules on the motherboard.
retention modules
2.Position the heatsink/cooler onto the retention modules. Connect the wires to the fan powers (CFAN1/CFAN2), then press down the fan until its four clips get wedged in the holes of the retention modules.
fan power |
3.Hook one end of the clip into the hole of the retention module, then push down the handle to hook the other end to the retention module.
4.Repeat step 3 on the other clip. Please note the orientation of the handle of heatsink/cooler for CFAN2 should be the same as shown below to prevent the intervention with AGP card.
handle
handle