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Hardware Installation
Installing the Fan and Heat Sink
The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without
sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will over-
heat damaging both the CPU and system board.
The fan / heat sink assembly must provide airflow adequate to ensure
appropriate internal temperature and cooling of the components in the
system. Failure to use the appropriate cooling system may result in re-
duced performance or, in some instances, damage to the system board.
Note:
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Use only certified fan and heat sink.
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The fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and heat
sink assembly, and an installation guide. If the installation proce-
dure in the installation guide differs from the one in this section,
please follow the installation guide in the package.
1. Before you install the fan / heat sink, you must apply a thermal paste
onto the top of the CPU. The thermal paste is usually supplied when
you purchase the CPU or fan heat sink assembly. Do not spread the
paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top
of the CPU, the compound will disperse evenly.
Do not apply the paste
if the fan / heat sink al-
ready has a patch of
thermal paste on its un-
derside. Peel the strip
that covers the paste
before you place the fan
/ heat sink on top of the
CPU.
