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Socket A AMD Processor Installation Guide

20. After installing the heatsink, the next step is to connect the fan. Figure 20 shows

the wire from the heatsink fan being plugged into the motherboard connector

marked

" CPU FAN "

one way. If a connector marked

motherboard manual to learn where the fan is to be connected.

In Figure 20, also notice how the excess wires are neatly bundled and out of the

way of the airflow required by the fan. If the flow of fresh air is blocked, the fan

will not function properly.

Note: Never allow the power cable to come into contact with the fan blades nor allow

the cable to block the airflow to the fan. At a minimum, there must be one inch of

clearance above the fan to ensure good airflow.

Figure 20. Plugging the Fan Power Lead into the Motherboard Connector

If the wires are too short, or if they are stretched too tightly, the fan can usually be

remounted to allow less tension in the wire. If test-fitting the heatsink to the

processor, remove the heatsink and perform the following steps. If the protective film

on the heatsink has been removed and the heatsink has been installed on the

processor, carefully follow the following instructions with the processor still mounted

on the board.

a. Mark the top of the fan housing, so that it is not reinstalled upside down.

b. Loosen and remove the screws holding the fan.

c. Trial-mount the fan in a more suitable orientation.

d. Verify that the new mounting will solve the problem.

e. Tighten the screws and verify that the fan blades will rotate freely with finger

pressure alone.

f. After verifying that everything can be assembled properly, reinstall the heatsink,

and proceed.

. This connector is keyed so the power lead can only be installed

" CPU FAN "

is not apparent on the board, read the

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