4.Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug.

5.On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame.

6.Connect the CPU cooling fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector on this motherboard.

The “CPUFAN1” connector MUST be connected with cooling fan, no matter a 3-Pin or 4-Pin CPU Fan.

The motherboard in this illustration is served for DEMO only, may not be the same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.

A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation. Nevertheless, stay alert to touch any heatsink since the high temperature generated by the working system is still possible.

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