3. HARDWARE SETUP

Step 3: Lock the Retention Mechanism

Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connector.

Heatsink CPU

.3 SETUP H/W

Step 4: Connect the CPU Fan Cable

With the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism in place, attach the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPUFAN.

CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN)

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