2.5Installing a CPU

The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.

2.5.1Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.

You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install a CPU.

To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:

1.Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.

2.Using a Phillips screwdriver, release the four screws that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.

3.Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside.

 

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