Advantech AIMB-256, User Manual

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9 AIMB-256 User Manual
Chapter 1
P
roduction
Introduction
1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
The Intel
®
socket 479P Core™ Duo / Core™ Solo / Core™ 2 Duo CPU processor
requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal
condition and performance.
Warning! After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable into the
motherboard.
Note!
!
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
! When you buy a boxed Intel
®
processor, the package includes the
CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately,
make sure that you use only an Intel
®
- certified multi - directional
heatsink and fan.
Caution! If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.