2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The system package came with two sets of CPU heatsink and fan assemblies. Use ONLY the bundled CPU heatsink and fan to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

CPU thermal plate

This motherboard requires a thermal plate for each of the CPUs. The thermal plates are already installed underneath the motherboard when the system is shipped.

In case you need to remove and re-install the thermal plates, refer to the picture below for the correct matching of the motherboard and thermal plate holes.

Motherboard hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU thermal plate

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