AMD Athlon 64/FX HSF Installation Guide
If you have purchased an AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Athlon FX processor and need help installing the supplied heatsink/fan combination, follow these steps:
1. Apply your preferred thermal compound over the Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) on your AMD Athlon 64/FX processor. Take the backplate and remove the white layer of film paper to expose the sticky insulator material.
2. Place the backplate on the back of your motherboard, ensuring that the two opposite ends align correctly. Press down on the backplate to secure it. Flip the motherboard to the socket-side up position.
3. Position the black retention frame on top of the protruded screw ends of the backplate.
4. Use the supplied screws to mount them on both sides of the retention frame, applying equal pressure to both sides.
5. There are two ways to proceed with the next step. One preferred method is to use the tool-free clip. Place the side with the tool-free clip and attach it to the retention frame's lug(s).
6. Hold the heatsink/fan combination in place with your hand, ensuring it is straight. Push the tool-free clip onto the outmost end lug to lock it into place.
7. Push down the opposite side clip until you hear a "click" sound, indicating that the clip has securely locked into place. Push it down over the lug.
8. Connect the heatsink's fan connector to the appropriate fan connector on your motherboard.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed the heatsink/fan combination on your AMD Athlon 64 or AMD Athlon FX processor!
Note: You can choose which position to use first when installing your heatsink/fan combination. The retention frame allows the tool-free clip to be installed from both ends. You can install the tool-free clip closest to your power supply or on the side opposite from your power supply, whichever works best for your setup.
Enjoy your AMD Athlon 64 processor and motherboard experience!
