Hardware Setup
Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
1. Locate the CPU and its retention | 2. Position the heatsink onto the reten- | |||||||
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3.Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. Press down the fan until its four clips get wedged in the holes of the re- tention mechanism.
4.Press the two levers down to fasten the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE direction.
levers
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