MSI IA-Q45 User Manual
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Hardware Setup
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Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then
secure the lever with the hook
under retention tab.
9.
Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down
the cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.
10.
Press the four hooks down to
fasten the cooler. Then rotate
the locking switch (refer to the
correct direction marked on it) to
lock the hooks.
11.
Turn over the mainboard to con-
firm that the clip-ends are cor-
rectly inserted.
12.
Mainboard
Hook
Important
Read the CPU status in BIOS.
Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the
plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damage.
Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/
cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depend-
ing on the model you purchase.
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locking
switch