Abit AL8, User Manual

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2-2 Chapter 2
2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly
In order to protect the contact pins, please pay
attention to these notices:
1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation
is recommended.
2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers
or any object.
3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is
not in use.
1. Place the board so as to let the lever hook
of the socket is on your left side. Use your left
thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook,
pull it away from the retention tab.
2. Rotate the lever to fully open position.
3. Use your right thumb on the bottom-right
side of the load plate and lift it up to fully open
position.
4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to
grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the
edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1
indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at the
socket and place the CPU package vertical
down into the socket.
5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well
into the socket. The alignment key must be
located in the notch of package.
6. Use your left hand to hold the load plate,
and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.
AL8 Series