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Support kits for the motherboard

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4.2 Support kits for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs if you want to install a new motherboard. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit. Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. Socket for CPU1 Heatsink hole Socket for CPU2 2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard information

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Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.2
Support kits for the motherboard
For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU
heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as
weight support. Install the CEK springs if you want to install a new motherboard.
To install the CEK spring:
1.
Locate the CPU heatsink holes on
the motherboard.
Heatsink hole
Socket for CPU1
Socket for CPU2
Hook
Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the
designated holes around the CPU area.
If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK
springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit.
2.
Position the CEK spring underneath
the motherboard, then match the
CEK spring hooks to the CPU1
heatsink holes.