1.6.3Installing the heatsink and fan

The Intel¨ Pentium¨ 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

¥ When you buy a boxed Intel¨ Pentium¨ 4 processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism.

¥If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel¨-certified heatsink and fan.

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 installing the heatsink and fan assembly.

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 heatsink

Retention module base

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