2.2.3Support kits for the motherboard

For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard.

If your chassis is SSI CEB 1.1 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit.

Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.

Hook

To install the CEK spring:

1.Locate the CPU heatsink holes on

the motherboard.

Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU0

Heatsink hole

2.Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU0 heatsink holes.

ASUS Z7S WS

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