2.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•When you buy a boxed Intel® 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 Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the 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

A

installed CPU, making sure that the

B

four fasteners match the holes on

B

the motherboard.

 

2.Push down two fasteners at a time

in a diagonal sequence to secure

A

the heatsink and fan assembly in

 

place.

 

 

A

B

 

 

 

1

B

A

1

 

 

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

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