question on A64 cpu system

[jd103]

I just bought a new AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Retail and CHAINTECH VNF3-250 motherboard that should be here tomorrow. I am pretty experienced in replacing all components and also with socket A. This is my first experience putting together an A64 system. Is there anything I should do different than setting up a socket A system? I also see on the MB thats theres a plastic guard around the cpu socket, does the heatsink/fan mount onto this? I plan on reading all instructions carefully that come with CPU & MB and would appreciate any tips or things to look out for in setting this up. Thank you for your assistance.

 

[PurdueRy]

in order asked:

No there is hardly anything different
Yes that is what it is for


Its easier than socket A don't worry

 

[InlineFive]

It IS much easier then a Socket A system! There is a bracket on the back of the board with two screws going through. You simply screw the fan adapter into the bracket and snap the fan in. Easy as pie.