Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan - Asus KCMR-D12 User Manual

2.3.2

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The AMD Opteron™ 4100 series processor requires a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon
purchase.
• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the
CPU or installing other motherboard components.
• Ensure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, ensuring that the heatsink fits
properly on the retention module base.
Retention bracket
lock
Retention bracket
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation
instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the
instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the
latter.
ASUS KCMR-D12
CPU fan
CPU heatsink
Retention module
base
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