1.6.2 I nstallli ng the CPU heatsi nk and fan

The Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fanand heatsink assembly

•When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.

•Your I Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D

LGA775 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

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 you install 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 four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

F astener

Motherboard hol e

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.

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