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... this guide ix Z8PE-D18 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-6 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-6 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-13...
... this guide ix Z8PE-D18 specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-3 1.2 Package contents 1-3 1.3 Serial number label 1-4 1.4 Special features 1-4 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-6 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-6 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts 2-7 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-13...
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... Interface Material with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it off immediately and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that you wash it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark DO NOT eat the Thermal... then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is spread in only one correct orientation. If it gets into your eyes or ...
... Interface Material with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that it off immediately and seek professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that you wash it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! Gold triangle mark DO NOT eat the Thermal... then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that the gold triangle is spread in only one correct orientation. If it gets into your eyes or ...
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... of the installed CPU, ensuring that the screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Xeon 5500 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure to use qualified...
... of the installed CPU, ensuring that the screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Xeon 5500 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure to use qualified...
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Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2 depending on the CPU socket you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to install the other heatsink if you install. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to the other 4‑pin connector. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.
Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2 depending on the CPU socket you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to install the other heatsink if you install. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to the other 4‑pin connector. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.