User Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
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Apply the Thermal Interface Material to
the CPU heatsink and CPU before you
install the heatsink and fan, if necessary.
The CPU and heatsink
assemblytsinonlyone
correct orientation. DO
NOT force the CPU and
heatsink assembly into
the socket to prevent
damaging the CPU pins
on the socket.
The heatsink screws are
T30 models. A torque
value of 12 inch-lbf is
recommended.
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CPU Carrier
CPU
Triangle mark