18 / Chapter 3 Installation
Clearance Requirements
To maintain proper airflow once the processor is installed on the
mainboard, the processor and fan heatsink require certain space
clearances. The clearance above the processor must be at least 0.3
inch. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor and fan
heatsink must be at least 0.2 inch. All cables (for Floppy drive,Hard
drive,CD-ROM,and so on) must be routed clear of the processor and
its airspace.
Fan Exhaust
The processor must be kept cool by using a processor with heatsink
and fan attached . The temperature of the air filled with the fan/heatsink
cannot exceed 45
O
C(113
O
F ) . The ambient or room temperature must
be below 37
O
C ( 99
O
F) .
