Asus P4T-E Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 28

Step 3: Lock the Retention Mechanism, Step 4: Connect the CPU Fan Cable

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3. HARDWARE SETUP Step 3: Lock the Retention Mechanism Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connector. 3. H/W SETUP CPU Heatsink Step 4: Connect the CPU Fan Cable With the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism in place, attach the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPUFAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN) 28 ASUS P4T-E User's Manual

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ASUS P4T-E User’s Manual
3. HARDWARE SETUP
CPU Heatsink
3. H/W SETUP
Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to
the module base.
When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite
directions.
The heatsink should entirely cover the CPU.
With the added weight
of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the
CPU in place.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the fan connector.
With the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism
in place, attach the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPUFAN.
Step 3: Lock the Retention Mechanism
Step 4: Connect the CPU Fan Cable
CPU
Fan Connector (CPUFAN)