Asus P5N32-SLI-Deluxe P5N32-SLI Deluxe User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40

Installing the optional fan

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2.3.4 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan o n l y if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe 2. Fit the grooved edge to the and heatsink assembly. heatsink. 3. Carefully push down the fan 4. The above photo shows the until it snugly fits the heatsink, fans installed on the then connect the fan cables. motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cables to the NB_FAN and/or PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. Do not tilt the fan. 2-14 Do not install the fan with its rear side facing you. Chapter 2: Hardware information

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2.3.4
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2.3.4
Installing the optional fan
Installing the optional fan
Installing the optional fan
Installing the optional fan
Installing the optional fan
Install the optional fan only
only
only
only
only if you are using a passive cooler or a water
cooler. Installing the optional 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
fans installed on the
motherboard.
Plug the optional fan cables to the NB_FAN and/or PWR_FAN
connector on the motherboard.
Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage
to the fan and motherboard components.
Do not tilt the fan.
Do not install the fan with its rear
side facing you.