Installation Instructions

Table Of Contents

Figure 1. Installing the Processor

Applying Thermal Grease (If Required)

Thermal grease acts as a thermal conductor and fills the gaps between the heat sink and the processor.

If you do not receive a heat sink with pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, perform

the following procedure to apply thermal grease. See Figure 2.

CAUTION: Avoid skin contact with the thermal grease. Do not ingest the grease.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging components, keep the thermal grease away from electrical traces, pins, and leads.

NOTE: See "Installing System Components" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual for instructions on removing

and installing heat sinks and processors.

NOTE: Ensure that you take all necessary precautions to prevent the CPU socket cover from popping off

the processor.

Remove the heat sink and the processor.

Using a clean, lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink that you removed.

1 processor 2 socket cover

(remove if present)

3 socket-release lever

4 socket 5 processor shield 6 socket keys (2)