Asus L1N64-SLI WS L1N64 WS Pro English user manual E3014 - Page 34

Installing the fan

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2.3.3 Installing the fan Install the fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit the grooved edge to the heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cables. 4. The above photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. 5. Repeat step 1-4 to install the other fans. • Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1~3 connectors on the motherboard. • Make sure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.3.3
Installing the fan
1.
Position the fan above the pipe
and heatsink assembly.
2.
Fit the grooved edge to the
heatsink.
3.
Carefully push down the fan until
it snugly fits the heatsink, then
connect the fan cables.
4.
The above photo shows the fan
installed on the motherboard.
Plug the fan cables to any of the HP_FAN1~3 connectors on the
motherboard.
Make sure the fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and
motherboard components.
Install the fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing
the fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize
the system.
5.
Repeat step 1-4 to install the other fans.