Asus P9D-MV - Manual (Page 32)

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate
slides under the retention lock (B)
then push down the load lever (C).
Retention
lock
Load lever
6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the
CPU socket.
Retention tab
Load lever
7. Apply some Thermal Interface
Material to the exposed area of the
CPU that the heatsink will come
in contact with, ensuring that it is
evenly spread in a thin layer.
If the heatsink comes with pre-applied
Thermal Interface Material skip this
step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If
it gets into your eyes or touches your
skin, wash it off immediately and seek
professional medical help.