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Installation and Service Guide
Replacing Parts
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If you are installing the existing CPU and CPU cooling assembly on a new motherboard, clean the contact
surfaces of the CPU and cooling assembly as described earlier. Then apply fresh thermal compound to the
contact surface of the CPU using the applicator provided with the new motherboard.
2
Prepare the CPU socket by ensuring that:
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The socket lever is in the open position.
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The load plate is open.
3
Place the CPU in the socket (see
The CPU and the socket are keyed to ensure correct installation. The two notches on the edges of the CPU
correspond with the two small posts inside the socket. Align the two notches properly with the two small posts.
Align the yellow triangle on the CPU with the flat corner of the socket. Do not force the CPU.
4
Close the load plate.
5
Lower the socket lever and place it in the locked position under the retention post.
6
Prepare the CPU cooling assembly for installation.
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Make sure that the motherboard is placed on a padded, antistatic work surface.
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Apply the fresh thermal compound square, as described in step 1 on page 70.
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Align the cooling assembly so that when it is installed, the fan cable easily reaches the CPU fan power connector
CPU FAN (J16) on the motherboard.
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Place the cooling assembly on the CPU.
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Make sure that the thermal pad on the underside of the heatsink is positioned on top of the CPU.
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Align the four screws with the four screw posts.
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Tighten the screws. Partially tighten all the screws before tightening any one screw all the way.
8
Connect the CPU fan cable to the motherboard CPU FAN connector (J16).
The cable connector is keyed to fit only one way. Make sure that the connector on the cable is securely attached to
connector CPU FAN (J16) on the motherboard.
9
Install the motherboard in the chassis (see
10
Replace the motherboard components (see
).
11
Reassemble the E-35A and verify its functionality (see
).
12
If you installed a new CPU, configure the time and date in Setup (see
Important:
To apply a fresh thermal compound, use ShinEtsu PCS-TC-11T-13 thermal pad.
Caution:
Be sure to remove any protective material that may be covering the surface of the thermal pad.
Otherwise, the CPU may overheat.