
1.6.2 Installing
the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
•Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly.
•Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a
•When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
•If you purchase a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only
fan.
•Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, and make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
Fastener![]()
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Motherboard hole ![]()
Narrow end of the groove
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
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