Installation and Integration for LGA1156 Socket-Based Intel® Desktop Processors
The video and documents listed apply to the following Intel® Desktop Processors based on the LGA1156 socket. If you are not sure which socket type you have, you can visit the Intel® Product Information website to find this information.
- Intel® Core™ i7-800 Desktop Processor Series
- Intel® Core™ i5-600 and Intel® Core™ i5-700 Desktop Processor Series
- Intel® Core™ i3-500 Desktop Processor Series
- Intel® Pentium® G8xx, G6xx, and G6xxx Desktop Processor Series
Visit Intel® Processor Installation Center for more information on other desktop processors.
| Document / video | Description |
| Processor integration video (LGA1156) | Shows the processor and fan-heatsink integration and removal process. |
| Processor integration overview (LGA1156) | Describes the processor integration and removal instructions. |
| How to apply Thermal Interface Material (TIM) | This document covers the application and removal of thermal interface material for desktop processors. |
| Resetting boxed processor fan-heatsink fasteners / pushpins | Includes step-by-step instructions to reseat the fan pushpins. |
| System Thermal Management | Describes thermal management and tips on achieving good system airflow. |
The table below shows useful information for identifying and integrating Intel® Desktop Processors and sockets.
| Document / video | Description |
| Intel® Desktop Processor support resources | Provides the most common customer-requested desktop processor support materials. |
| Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool guided tour video | Explains what this tool does and how to download it from our site. |
| Intel® Processor Identification Utility video | Explains what this tool does and how to download it from our site. |