NOTE

You must remove the riser card module and card bracket assembly before installing or removing the heatsink.

Install the Heatsink

1.Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. The heatsink fits in only one orientation. Take note of the heatsink placement as shown (ASUS logo facing the rear panel).

ASUS logo

2.Hold down the heatsink lightly and twist each of the four screws with a Philips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard.

3.When the four screws are attached, tighten them one by one to completely secure the heatsink.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup