Instruction Manual
ASUS Z8PE-D12 Series 2-13
The CPU ts in only one correct 
orientation. DO NOT force the 
CPU into the socket to prevent 
bending the connectors on the 
socket and damaging the CPU!
6.  Position the CPU over the socket, 
ensuring that the gold triangle is on 
the bottom-left corner of the socket, 
and then t the socket alignment key 
into the CPU notch.
7.  Apply some Thermal Interface 
Material to the exposed area of 
the CPU that the heatsink will be 
in contact with, ensuring that it is 
spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with 
pre-applied Thermal Interface 
Material. If so, skip this step.
Gold 
triangle 
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches 
your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately and seek professional 
medical help.
To prevent contaminating the Thermal Interface Material, DO NOT spread the 
Thermal Interface Material with your nger directly.










