ASRock E3C204 [30/75] Installation of cpu fan and heatsink

2.4 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

This motherboard is equipped with 1155-Pin socket that supports Intel

1155-Pin CPUs. Please adopt the type of heatsink and cooling fan com-

pliant with Intel 1155-Pin CPU to dissipate heat. Before you install the

heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU

and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Ensure that the CPU and

the heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other.

Then connect the CPU fan to the CPU_FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see

p.10,12,14,16, No. 6 or CPU_FAN2, see p.10,12,14,16, No. 7).

For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction manuals

of your CPU fan and heatsink.

Below is an example to illustrate the installation of

the heatsink for 1155-Pin CPUs.

Step 1. Apply thermal interface material onto the

center of the IHS on the socket’s surface.

Step 2. Place the heatsink onto the socket.

Ensure that the fan cables are faced on

the side closest to the CPU fan connec-

tor on the motherboard (CPU_FAN1, see

p.10,12,14,16, No. 6 or CPU_FAN2, see

p.10,12,14,16, No. 7).

Step 3. Align fasteners with the motherboard

throughholes.

Step 4. Rotate the fastener clockwise, then press

the fastener caps down with your thumb

to install and lock. Repeat with remaining

fasteners.

If you press down the fasteners without rotating them clock-

wise, the heatsink cannot be secured on the motherboard.

Step 5. Connect CPU fan connector with the fan header on the

motherboard.

Step 6. Secure redundant cable with tie-wrap to ensure that the cable

does not interfere with the fan’s operation or contact other

components.