Installing the fan and heatsink assembly
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
•If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.
Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
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Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
IMPORTANT. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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