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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU
cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on
one side of the retention frame. On the other side,
push straight down on the CPU cooler clip to hook
it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.
Step 3:
Turn the cam handle from the left side to the
Step 4:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
motherboard.