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INSTALLATION
The most critical aspect of installation is that the heatsink be securely
mounted. A firm mating results in good contact between the heatsink's base and
the CPU heatspreader and more efficient heat conduction. Ideally it should
also be a simple procedure with the user having to handle as few pieces of
hardware as possible.
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Installation begins by securing the backplate using double-sided screws. Note there are no nuts, the threads are directly on the backplate.
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Raised mounting clips are assembled on the top side of the board.
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Small nuts are used to batten down the clips, the heatsink is lowered onto the CPU, and a substantial metal bar is placed over the base. One large nut on each side keeps the heatsink in place. A small wrench is provided to ensure a tight fit.
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Fully mounted on our LGA1366 testing platform.
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Clearance beneath the heatsink is approximately 44 mm, though this shouldn't be an issue. Most motherboard VRM heatsinks aren't that tall and ETS-T40 is thin enough that the fan may not overhang any memory slots.
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