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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
K8S755A Series User Manual
2. If required, apply a light coating of
silica gel to the top of the CPU.
NOTE: The CPU heatsink may have
a pre-applied thermal compound. In
that case, the silica gel is not required.
4. Connect the fan’s power cable
to the appropriate 3-pin terminal
on the motherboard.
1.Locate the CPU retention mechanism
base (surrounds the CPU socket).
3. Attach the fan to the base.
Installation of CPU Fan
New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies.
To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example,
overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is
provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the
actual procedure.
Warning:
Excessive temperature will severely damage the CPU and
system. Therefore, make sure that the cooling fan works nor-
mally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging
to the CPU.
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