2.7.3 I nstalli ng the heatsi nk and fan

The AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ AMD Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

•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.

CPU F an

CPU H eatsi nk

Retenti on bracket

Retenti on Modul e Base

Retenti on bracket l ock

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Chapter 2: Basic installation