Asus P6T SE - Manual (Page 28)

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel ® LGA1366 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only
Intel ® -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel ® LGA1366 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and
requires no tool to install.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you have
properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you
install the heatsink and fan assembly.
• Your P6T SE motherboard is compatible with LGA1366 and LGA775 CPU fan and
heatsink assemblies, providing more flexibility for CPU cooling options.
Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU
fan and heatsink assembly.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed
CPU, making sure that the four fasteners
match the holes on the motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
A
A
B
B
1
1
A B
B A
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal
Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan assembly.