Chapter 1 – MSI X79MA-GD45 User Manual

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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

CPUFAN1

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.

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