2.9Installing the additional heatsink fan

You can install an additional 40 mm x 40 mm system fan (purchased separately) on the Northbridge heatsink for better cooling performance. Follow the instructions below to install the system fan.

1.Locate the two screws on the Northbridge heatsink, as shown the right figure, and then remove the two screws from the heatsink.in

2.Take out the two bundled screw pillars from the package, and then secure the pillars to the Northbridge heatsink, as shown in the right figure.

Screw pillars

3.Secure the fan to the screw pillar with two (2) standard M3 screws (purchased separately).

• Plug the fan cable to the CHA_FAN3 connector on the motherboard.

Make sure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components.

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