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4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top
plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as the pres-
sure starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will
not damage the CPU. However, if the handle is not completely
closed, damage to the CPU and/or system board may result.
Clearance Requirements
Your CPU comes with a heat sink mounted on top. To maintain proper
airflow once the upgrade is installed on the system board, the CPU and
heatsink require certain space clearances.
The clearance above the CPU’s fan/heat-sink must be at least 0.4
inches. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the CPU must be at
least 0.2 inches. The cables (for floppy drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.)
must be routed clear of the CPU and its airspace.
Fan Exhaust
The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan exhaust configuration in
connection with the heatsink. The temperature of the air entering the
fan/heatsink cannot exceed 45°C (113°F). The ambient or room tem-
perature must be below 37°C (99°F).
In order to provide proper airflow to the CPU, all movable obstructions
(power supply cables, cards, floppy disk cables) must be clear of the
CPU fan/heatsink component in accordance with the space clearance
discussed in the Clearance Requirements section of this manual.
