18 Chapter 1: Quick Start
12. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the four
fasteners match the holes on the
CPU socket.
13. Twist each of the four screws with
a Philips (cross) screwdriver just
enough to attach the heatsink to
the CPU socket. When the four
screws are attached, tighten them
one by one to completely secure the
heatsink.
Tighten the four heatsink screws
in a diagonal sequence.
A
B
B
A
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately,
and seek professional medical
help.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied thermal paste. If so, skip
this step.
11. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of
the CPU that the heatsink will be
in contact with, ensuring that it is
spread in an even thin layer.
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