Asus P9D-M Series - Installing the CPU Heatsink in a Rack

ASUS P9D-M Series
2-15
2.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsink in a rack
The Intel
®
1150 processor requires a specially designed heatsink to ensure
optimum thermal condition and performance.
1. Peel off the sticker on the heatsink
metal plate and afx the plate to the
back of the motherboard, matching
the standoffs to the heatsink screw
holes.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten
the four heatsink screws using the
recommended sequence below.
• Ensure that the heatsink is not skewed or tilted, otherwise the CPU will
overheat.
• Do not overtighten the screws. Doing so can damage the CPU.
A
C
B
D
A
C
D
B
• Ensure that you use qualied heatsink assembly only.
• Ensure that you have applied the thermal interface material to the top of the CPU
before installing the heatsink and fan.