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M3 Thumb
Screw
PVC Washer
STEP 4
STEP 4
Install four (4) M3 thumb screws into your motherboard. It is mandatory
to put a plastic washer underneath each M3 thumb screw. Tighten the
screws to the metal backplate until you reach the end of the thread.
Using tools (i.e., pliers) is not recommended.
LGA 115x M3
Thumb Screw
Rubber
gasket
Motherboard
Metal
Backplate
STEP 3
STEP 3
Install the backplate rubber gasket and place the metal backplate
for Intel® LGA 115x/1200 socket to the back of your motherboard
ribbed side up (facing away from the motherboard). Align the holes
on the motherboard with holes on the rubber gasket and backplate.
Make sure to orientate the rubber gasket to fit past the
CPU socket ILM backplate. On certain ITX form factor
motherboards, the rubber gasket may need to be trimmed
with household scissors.
Using one hand, carefully rotate the motherboard assembly with the
front side facing up while holding the backplate and rubber gasket in
place with the other hand.
