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Apply the anti-vibration strips to each
side of the heatsink. Insert each end
of the fan clips into its designated
holes on the heatsink.
Apply a thin layer of thermal paste across
the surface of the CPU and the heatsink
bottom.
Retract AM2 X Bracket to its smallest
form and slide it through between the
heatpipes. Extend it back to its original
form and place it on top of the heatsink.
Place the heatsink on top of CPU and
secure in place by tightening on the
spring loaded screws to the AM2
backplate on the other side of the
motherboard.
Place a 12cm fan to the heatsink and pull fan clip to hook into fan mounting holes.
Plug in for power.
Second Installation Method :
Apply the anti-vibration strips to each side of the heatsink. Insert
each end of the fan clips into its designated holes on the heatsink.
Rotate the heatsink in a 90 degree fashion and place it
on top of CPU. Secure the heatsink in place by tightening
on the spring loaded screws to the AM2 backplate on the
other side of the motherboard.