MSI X99S SLI PLUS User Manual - Page 29

Getting Started, Finally, attach the CPU fan cable

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9. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating. 10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. Thermal paste CPUFAN1 11. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan's wires facing towards the fan connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket. 12. Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds). SATA9_10 SATA7_8 SATA3_4 SATA1_2 Chapter 1 13. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard. 1-15 Getting Started

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Chapter 1
1-15
Getting Started
9.
Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the
CPU. This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.
10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.
11. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan
connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket.
12. Using a screwdriver tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds).
13. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
mainboard.
Thermal paste
SATA3_4
SATA9_10
SATA1_2
SATA7_8
CPUFAN1