User`s guide

User Guide
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5. Check that the orientation notches and the connection 1 indicator are properly
fitted to the socket body.
6. Close the soket:
- Close the load plate.
- Press gently on the load plate and engage the load lever.
- Secure the load lever under its retention tab.
7. Remove the heatsink from its packaging materials.
Caution
The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on
the bottom of it. Use caution when you unpack the heat sink so
you do not damage the TIM.
8. Remove the protective cover from the TIM on the underside of the heat sink.
Do not touch the TIM.
9. Place the heatsink on the processor socket.
- Ensure that the fan cable(s) are on the closest side to the fan(s) header(s)
on the motherboard.
- Align the screws with the screwholes on the motherboard.
- Make sure that the heatsink is completely level with the motherboard.
Caution
Check the following:
■ No cables are trapped or interfere with the screws.
■ The screws are perpendicular to the heatsink.