6.Apply Thermal Interface Material on the CPU before closing theload plate.

DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, make sure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

7.Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it

A

snaps into the retention tab.

 

B

2.4.3 I nstalli ng the CPU fan and heatsi nk assembl y

The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 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® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

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