3-2 installing the cpu cooler – GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H User Manual

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Hardware Installation

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the CPU. (The following procedure uses the
GIGABYTE cooler as the example.)

Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease
on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 2:

Place the CPU cooler on the CPU.

Step 3:

Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug

on one side of the retention frame. On the other

side,push straight down on the the CPU cooler

clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the reten-

tion frame.

Step 4:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the

right side (as the picture above shows) to lock

into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation

manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 5:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU

fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the
CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage
the CPU.

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