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ASRock 990FX Extreme3 Motherboard
English
STEP 1:
Lift Up The Socket Lever
STEP 2 / STEP 3:
Match The CPU Golden Triangle
To The Socket Corner Small
Triangle
STEP 4:
Push Down And Lock
The Socket Lever
Lever 90° Up
CPU Golden Triangle
Socker Corner
Small Triangle
2.1 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90
o
angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that the CPU corner with
the golden triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
After you install the CPU into this motherboard, it is necessary to install
a suitable heatsink and cooling fan to dissipate heat. You also need to
spray thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink to improve
heat dissipation. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely
fastened and in good contact with each other. Then connect the CPU
fan to the CPU FAN connector (CPU_FAN1, see Page 2, No. 4 or CPU_
FAN2, see Page 2, No. 5). For proper installation, please kindly refer to
the instruction manuals of the CPU fan and the heatsink.
