Asus P2-M2A690G - Manual (Page 24)

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.7.3 ReInstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The AMD Athlon™ 64 / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / AMD Sempron™ processor requires
a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal
condition and performance.
Follow these steps to reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
• 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.
2. Connect the CPU cable to the CPU fan
connector on the motherboard.
retention module
metal handles
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2
1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly on top of the installed
CPU.