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Install CPU & Fan
Please install the CPU into the CPU socket (LGA 1150) as shown below.
Important
• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
• Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Please retain the CPU protective cap after installing the processor.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and
damage to the CPU may occur.
• Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before booting your
system.
• Apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink
to enhance heat dissipation.
• Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by covering the
socket with a plastic cap.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU socket and the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its
socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and
latching it into the fully locked position.
• Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket before the CPU socket locking lever is lifted up,
or damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur.
• Connect the CPU heatsink's 4pin fan power connector to the 4pin CPU fan header on the
motherboard.
