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Hardware Setup
COM Express Carrier Board
Important
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Confirm that the CPU heatsink has formed a tight seal with the CPU before
booting your system.
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Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pins by
covering the socket with the plastic cap.
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If you purchased a separate CPU and heatsink/ cooler, Please refer to
the documentation in the heatsink/ cooler package for more details about
installation.
7. Locate the CPU fan connector on the board.
8. Place the heatsink on the board with the fan’s cable facing towards the fan
connector and the fasteners matching the holes on the board.
9. Push down the heatsink until the four fasteners get wedged into the holes
on the board. Press the four fasteners down to fasten the heatsink. As each
fastener locks into position a click should be heard.
10. Inspect the board to ensure that the fastener-ends have been properly locked
in place.
11. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the board.