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4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top
plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as pressure
starts to secure the processor in the socket. This is normal and will
not damage the processor. However, if the handle is not completely
closed, damage to the processor and/or system board may result.
Installing A Fan/Heatsink
You must choose a fan/heatsink suitable for the processor installed on
your system board. Position the fan/heatsink on the processor such that
the air from the side of the fan/heatsink will flow across the heat regula-
tors on the system board. See the figure below.
3. Position the CPU above the ZIF socket. Make sure pin 1 of the
processor is aligned with pin 1 of the socket. Lower the chip until
the pins are inserted properly in their corresponding holes. Remem-
ber that very little force is needed to install the processor. If the
processor is not easily inserted, verify whether or not pin 1 of the
processor is aligned with pin 1 of the socket. Applying too much
pressure can damage the processor or the socket.
Positioning the CPU Above the ZIF Socket
Pin 1
