ASRock G41M-VS3 R2.0 manual Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

1.It is recommended to use the cap tab to handle and avoid kicking off the PnP cap.

2.This cap must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 4. Close the socket:

Step 4-1. Rotate the load plate onto the IHS. Step 4-2. While pressing down lightly on load

plate, engage the load lever.

Step 4-3. Secure load lever with load plate tab under retention tab of load lever.

2.2Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of the heatsink for 775-LAND CPU. Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto center

of IHS on the socket surface.

Step 2.	Place the heatsink onto the socket. Ensure
	fan cables are oriented on side closest to the
	CPU fan connector on the motherboard
	(CPU_FAN1, see page 2, No. 3).
Step 3.	Align fasteners with the motherboard
	throughholes.
Step 4.	Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press
	down on fastener caps with thumb to install
	and lock. Repeat with remaining fasteners.
	If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clockwise,
	the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.
Step 5.	Connect fan header with the CPU fan
	connector on the motherboard.
Step 6.	Secure excess cable with tie-wrap to ensure
	cable does not interfere with fan operation or
	contact other components.

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