3. Place the CPU into the socket. If the CPU is unable to insert properly, check
its orientation and attempt to re-install.
Warning
DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket. Installing the CPU
with force will prompt bending of the pins and create damaged
to the CPU.
4
Close the socket by lowering the lever and locking the lever in place.
5
Place the thermal paste evenly on the top of the CPU IHS (metal plate).
6
Align and place the CPU heatsink on the
top of the CPU IHS.
7
Firmly secure the CPU heatsink onto the
heatsink retainer.
Note
Use only Intel approved CPU coolers. Read the CPU heatsink
user’s manual for more installation procedures.
8.
Connect CPU fan power cable into the
CPU fan connector on the motherboard
to complete the CPU installation.
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