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CS101-Q370/C246/H310
Chapter 2
- Hardware Installation
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7-2. Two keys on the sock-
et and notches on
the CPU also facilitate
alignment.
7-3.The CPU’s notch will
fit into the socket’s
alignment key when
it’s seated in the cor-
rect orientation.
Alignment key
Alignment key
►
CPU
►
Installing the CPU
8. Close the load plate
then push the load le-
ver down.
While closing the load
plate, make sure the
front edge of the load
plate slides under the
retention knob.
9. Press down the load
lever and hook it un-
der the retention tab.
Retention knob
Load lever
Important:
The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be seated without exerting
any force.
