User`s manual

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Clearance Requirements
Your CPU comes with a heat sink mounted on top. To maintain proper
airflow once the upgrade is installed on the system board, the CPU and
heatsink require certain space clearances.
The clearance above the CPU’s fan/heat sink must be at least 0.4
inches. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor must be
at least 0.2 inches. The cables (for floppy drive, hard drive, CD-ROM,
etc.) must be routed clear of the CPU and its airspace.
Fan Exhaust
The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. The tempera-
ture of the air entering the fan/heatsink cannot exceed 45°C (113°F).
The ambient or room temperature must be below 37°C (99°F).
In order to provide proper airflow to the CPU, all movable obstructions
(power supply cables, cards, floppy disk cables) must be clear of the
CPU fan/heatsink component in accordance with the space clearance
discussed in the Clearance Requirements section of this manual.