Foxconn N570SM2AA Installation of CPU Fan, Installation Instructions, CPU Fan CPU Heatsink

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, overheat- ing, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the actual procedure.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

CPU Retention
Mechanism
CPU Retention Bracket
	CPU Retention Lock
1.Locate the CPU retention mecha-	2.If required, apply a light coating of
nism base (surrounds the CPU	silica gel to the top of the CPU.
socket).

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

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