User Manual

ASUS P9D-M Series
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink
The Intel
®
LGA1150 processor requires a specially designed CPU heatsink to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel
®
processor, a specially designed CPU heatsink or a CPU
heatsink with a CPU fan assembly is included depending on the package. If you buy
a CPU separately, ensure that you use only an Intel
®
certied multi-directional CPU
heatsink or CPU heatsink with CPU fan.
• The Intel
®
LGA1150 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a pushpin design and
requires no tools to install while the special heatsink assembly requires a Phillips
screwdriver to tighten or loosen screws.
• Use an LGA1150-compatible CPU heatsink and CPU fan assembly only. The LGA1150
socket is incompatible with the LGA775 and LGA1366 sockets in size and dimension.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
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.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
A
A
B
B
A
B
B
A
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.