2.3.3Installing the heatsink and fan

The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Your system comes with two proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assemblies.

Do not replace these CPU fans with other models.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

CP U Fan

Retention bracket lock

Retention bracket

CP U Heatsink

Retention Module Base

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

•You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

•Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

2.Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

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