Installation Manual
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1. Mop or dab off the thermal material from the bottom surface of the processor cooler
2. If installing a new processor cooler with pre-applied thermal material, remove the protective
plastic film that is placed on top of the thermal material, which is located on the bottom
surface of the processor cooler, if applicable
3. Place the heatsink on the processor with it centered in the retention frame of the
motherboard and align the clips of the processor cooler with the retention frame anchors
4. Ensure that the clips of the processor cooler rest over the retention frame anchors on the
motherboard
5. Check that the processor cooler is leveled and secured to the processor
6. Turn the cam lever of the processor cooler until both sides of the clip are secured to the
retention frame anchors. Some force may need to be applied
7. Connect the (Molex) power cable of the processor cooler to the designated power
(connector or header) connection on the motherboard
i. Refer to the manual of the motherboard to determine the location of the power outlet
(connector or header) connection of the processor cooler