MSI X79A-GD45 - Manual (Page 23)

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9. Evenly spread a thn layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU.
Ths wll help n heat dsspaton and prevent CPU overheatng.
10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the manboard.
Thermal paste
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11. Place the heatsnk on the manboard wth the fan’s wres facng towards the fan
connector and the screws matchng the holes on the socket.
12. Usng a screwdrver tghten the four captve screws (9 nch-pounds).
13. Fnally, attach the CPU fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
manboard.