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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

-certied 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 exibility 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.

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.

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