2.3.3Installing the optional CPU heatsink and thermal plate

The passive CPU heatsink and a thermal plate is purchased separately. For optimum thermal solution, use the recommended CPU heatsink and thermal plate.

CPU thermal plate

This motherboard requires a thermal plate for the CPU. Place the thermal plate underneath the motherboard before you install the heatsink.

Refer to the picture below for the correct matching of the motherboard and thermal plate holes.

To install the CPU heatsink:

1.Carefully place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.

ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard

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