Asus P1-P5945GC User Guide - Page 22

Removing and Installing the CPU fan and, heatsink assembly - model

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2.4.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models! To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 2. Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink assembly screws. 3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside. To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. R CPU_FAN Tachometer +12V GND CPU FAN Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.4.4
Removing and Installing the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly
The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly
to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models!
Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on
the motherboard.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
CPU FAN Connector
CPU_FAN
GND
+12V
Tachometer
3.
Lift the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly, then set aside.
1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable.
2.
Loosen the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly screws.
Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then reconnect the CPU
fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: