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5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket

lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side

tab to indicate that it is locked.

6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the

instructions that came with the heatsink package.

You can also refer to section 1.6.2 Installing

heatsink and fan for instructions.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN

connector on the motherboard.

1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan

Ensure that you use only AMD-certied heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink ts

properly on the retention module base.

• 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.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that a Thermal

Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the

heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention bracket

Retention bracket lock

Retention Module Base

Do not forget to connect the CPU

fan connector! Hardware monitoring

errors can occur if you fail to plug this

connector.

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