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3. 2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
Intel®
Core™
i7/
i5/
i3
LGA1151
processor
requires
a
specially
designed
heatsink
and
fan
assembly
to
ensure
optimum
thermal
condition
and
performance.
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly.
When you buy a boxed
Intel®
Core™
i7/
i5/
i3
LGA1151
processor
, the
package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel® certified multi
‑
directional
heatsink and fan.
Your
Intel®
Core™
i7/
i5/
i3
LGA1151
processor
heatsink and fan assembly
comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
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.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
Motherboard
hole
Fastener
Narrow
end
of
the
groove
