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Chapter 2: Hardware information

The Intel

®

 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan 

assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

thermal condition and performance.

condition and performance.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1.  Place the heatsink on top of the 

installed CPU, making sure that 

the four fasteners match the holes 

on the motherboard.

•  When you buy a boxed Intel

®

 processor, the package includes the CPU fan 

and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you 

use only Intel

®

-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

•  Your Intel

®

 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design 

and requires no tool to install.

•  If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure 

that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU 

heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you 

install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing 

outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

Orient the heatsink and fan 

assembly such that the CPU fan 

cable is closest to the CPU fan 

connector.