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1.6.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum
thermal condition and performance.
• When you purchase a boxed Intel® 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® LGA775 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.
• Be sure the CPU heatsink is capable of supporting the CPU thermal design power specified
for the corresponding CPU.
•
Make sure the temperature inside the chassis is maintained at 40
o
C or less.
Note:
Make sure that you have installed the mainboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink 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.
Note:
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
