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2.6 Installing the fan and heatsink assembly The processor requires a heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and system performance. Make sure that you properly install the CPU heatsink and fan to avoid thermal problems. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Position the fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU such that the heatsink fins are perpendicular to the DDR sockets and PCI slots. 2. Align one end of the heatsink bracket to the protruding tabs on the CPU socket. Hook the holes of the bracket to the protruding tabs, making sure that they fit properly. 3. Using a flat screwdriver, carefully hook the other end of the heatsink bracket to the tabs on the base of the CPU socket. This secures the fan and heatsink assembly. Socket tabs matched to the holes on the heatsink bracket Heatsink bracket Socket tabs 24 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
2.6
Installing the fan and heatsink assembly
The processor requires a heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum
thermal condition and system performance.
Make sure that you properly install the CPU heatsink and fan to avoid
thermal problems.
Follow these steps to install the
CPU heatsink and fan.
1.
Position the fan and heatsink
assembly on top of the
installed CPU such that the
heatsink fins are perpendicular
to the DDR sockets and PCI
slots.
2.
Align one end of the heatsink
bracket to the protruding tabs
on the CPU socket. Hook the
holes of the bracket to the
protruding tabs, making sure
that they fit properly.
3.
Using a flat screwdriver,
carefully hook the other end of
the heatsink bracket to the
tabs on the base of the CPU
socket. This secures the fan
and heatsink assembly.
Socket tabs
Heatsink bracket
Socket tabs matched to the holes
on the heatsink bracket