Hardware Setup
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Installing the CPU Fan
To effectively dissipate heat generated by the CPU, you need to attach the
CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below
to install the Heatsink/Fan:
2.
Position the heatsink onto the reten-
tion mechanism.
1.
Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
3.
Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the reten-
tion mechanism.
4.
Press the two levers down to fasten the
fan. Each lever can be pressed down in
only ONE direction.
retention mechanism
levers
