MSI K9AGM3 User Guide - Page 19

Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set

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Hardware Setup Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set W hen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Important 1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3). 2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase. 1. Position the cooling set onto the retention mechanism. Hook one end of the clip to hook first. 2. Then press down the other end of the clip to fasten the cooling set on the top of the retention mechanism. Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it . Fixed Lever 3. Fasten down the lever. 4. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. 2-5

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Hardware Setup
Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set
When you are installing the CPU,
make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.
If you do not have the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.
2. Then press down the other end of
the clip to fasten the cooling set on
the top of the retention mechanism.
Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .
1. Position the cooling set onto the re-
tention mechanism.
Hook one end of the clip to hook
first.
3. Fasten down the lever.
4. Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU
fan connector on the mainboard.
Fixed Lever
Important
1. Read the CPU status in BIOS (Chapter 3).
2. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/
cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend-
ing on the model you purchase.