3.1.2 Installation of heatsink
Before starting to install the heatsink, please read the following guidelines:
⚫ Before installing the heatsink, please be sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the hardware.
⚫ Unplug all cables from the power outlet.
⚫ Disconnect all communication cables from their ports.
⚫ Place the system unit on a flat and stable surface.
⚫ Follow the instructions to turn on the system.
Before handling any components of the motherboard, please ensure that the power to the
motherboard is disconnected. Failure to do so may result in severe damage.
: When installing the heatsink to the CPU, use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the 4
retaining nuts in the order of 1-4.
1. Lift the heatsink and align it with the 4 studs on the CPU socket.
2. Tighten the radiator fixing screws in order (1→2→3→4)tofixthem inplace.
3. To disassemble the heatsink, perform steps 1-2 in reverse, while making sure to unscrew the fixing screws
in sequence (1→2→3→4), as shown in the figure below.
(The image of the heatsink is for reference only. Please refer to the actual product.)
Figure3-4
3.1.3 Installation of GPU
⚫ Step 1: Take out the screws on the left and right sides of the front hard drive
module.
⚫ Step 2: Take out the front hard drive module.
⚫ Step 3: Remove the GPU retention bracket and proceed to install the GPU card.
After installing the graphics card, you can proceed to reverse the installation of the front hard
drive module following the image provided earlier.