User`s manual

RX45Q User’s Manual

1.1.4 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

The Intel® LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU processors require a specially

designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

 Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and

heatsink assembly.



When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan

and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use

only Intel® certified multi directional heatsink and fan.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you

have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before

you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed

CPU, making sure that the four fasteners

match the holes on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan

assembly such that the CPU fan

cable is closest to the CPU fan

connector.

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed

outward.