AMI MI956, User Manual

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INSTALLATIONS
MI956 User’s Manual 7
Installing the CPU
The MI956 board supports rPGA988B socket for Intel® Sandy Bridge
Dual Core mobile processors.
The processor socket com es with a screw to secure the processor. As
shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting
the processor. Place the processor in to the socket by making sure the
notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside
of the socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten the
screw. Refer to the figures below.
NOTE: Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.