Asus P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP n User Manual - Page 31

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5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Alignment key 6. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. Gold triangle mark The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-

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ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
2-7
The CPU fits in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
5.
Position the CPU over the socket,
making sure that the gold triangle
is on the bottom-left corner of the
socket then fit the socket alignment
key into the CPU notch.
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
6.
Apply several drops of thermal paste
to the exposed area of the CPU that
the heatsink will be in contact with,
ensuring that it is spread in an even
thin layer.
The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes
or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional
medical help.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger
directly.