asus K7M-RM — ASUS K7M-RM Motherboard User & Service Manual PDF (EN)

3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.3 Installing the Processor 1. Unlock the URM’s Folding Support Arms: The folding support arms of the URM are locked when shipped. Locked Folding Support Arms To unlock the support arms, simply flip them up to an upright position. The URM is now ready for the installation of your processor. Unlocked Folding Support Arms CPU 3. H/W SETUP 2. Attach the Heatsink NOTE: If provided, you should follow the heatsink attachment instructions that came with your heatsink or processor. The following steps are provided only as a general guide and may not reflect those for your heatsink.

Using the cartridge fan Push the two lock arms one direction to clamp the heatsink onto the processor and the other direction to release. Lock Arm Lock Arm WARNING! Make sure the heatsink is mounted tightly against the cartridge; otherwise, the CPU will overheat. Make sure you install an auxiliary fan to pro- vide adequate circulation across the processor’s passive heatsink. 26 ASUS K7M-RM User’s Manual