assembling pc right now, have questions

[adsmith82]

currently trying to install cpu heatsink/fan, zalman cnps9700... instructions aren't completely helpful, how do i know if cpu is horizontal or vertical orientation?

motherboard is GA-P35-DS3L

 

[adsmith82]

how do i know to plug in hda or ac97 front audio, case has both, motherboard manual says it supports both intel hda and ac97

 

[DSF]

If your case supports either one, plug in the Intel HD connector.

 

[FSH42NA]

Originally posted by: adsmith82
currently trying to install cpu heatsink/fan, zalman cnps9700... instructions aren't completely helpful, how do i know if cpu is horizontal or vertical orientation?

motherboard is GA-P35-DS3L

look for the gold triangle on one corner of the cpu and match it with the corresponding corner of the socket.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: adsmith82
currently trying to install cpu heatsink/fan, zalman cnps9700... instructions aren't completely helpful, how do i know if cpu is horizontal or vertical orientation?

motherboard is GA-P35-DS3L

the cpu should only fit one way into the socket without force

 

[Xpoc]

Horizontal is when the zalman is blowing air towards the cack of your case. Vertical is when it's blowing towards the top.

That's if you are talking about the heatsink.