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Thermal Interface Material to the CPU., Basic Installation

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A 2 3 C Slide the carrier framDe with CPU into the rail frame u1ntil you hear a click sound, Carrier frame A then remove the PnP cap. with CPU Chapter 2 PnP cap B A Gently press down the rail frame until it latches to the socket housing, then press down the load plate. C B A B B C Drive the three screws slightly into the holes in sequence 1>2>3, just enough to attach the load plate to the socket. When the threAe screws are attached, tighten Btsheecmureinthseeqlouaedncpela1t>e.2T>h3etno completely apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU. B B C A B B A 2 CwaitrhriCeCrPfUrame 3 D 1 B C 2 3 A D 1 The load plate screws are Torx T20 models. A torque value of 14 inch-lbf is recommended. Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation

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2-2
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
Chapter 2
B
A
PnP cap
Carrier frame
with CPU
Slide the carrier frame with CPU into the
rail frame until you hear a click sound,
then remove the PnP cap.
B
B
C
A
Carrier frame
with CPU
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
Gently press down the rail frame until it
latches to the socket housing, then press
down the load plate.
Drive the three screws slightly into the
holes in sequence 1>2>3, just enough to
attach the load plate to the socket. When
the three screws are attached, tighten
them in sequence 1>2>3 to completely
secure the load plate. Then apply the
Thermal Interface Material to the CPU.
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
The load plate screws are Torx T20 models. A torque value of 14 inch-lbf is recommended.