Foxconn 661M03 user manual Installation of CPU Fan

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

Installation of CPU Fan

New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies. To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example, overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedures are provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it.

1.Locate the CPU retention mechanism 2. base (surrounds the CPU socket).

If required, apply a light coating of silica gel to the top of the CPU.

3.Attach the fan to the base.

Note: The CPU heatsink may have a pre-applied thermal compound. In that case, the silica gel is not required.

4.Connect the power fan’s power cable to the appropriate 3-pin connector on the motherboard.

Warning :

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system. Therefore, make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU.

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