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Hardware Installation
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2.2 Installing the CPU in a Socket A
Warning:
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that
the power supply is switched off or the power cord is de-
tached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to the systemboard, peripherals, and/or com-
ponents.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded ob-
ject or to any metal object, , before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
1. Pull the lever sideways away from
the socket. Make sure to raise the
lever up to a 90 degree angle.
2. Look for a golden triangle marked
on the top surface of the CPU close
to one of it’s cor ner s. These
markings indicate Pin 1 of the CPU.
The CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
3. Gently insert the CPU with Pin 1 at
the same corner of Socket that
contains the end of the lever. Allow
the weight of the CPU to push itself
into place. Do not apply extra
pressure as doing so may result in
damaging your CPU and or
systemboard. Snap the lever back
into place.
Important:
Installing a heat sink with cooling fan is necessary for proper heat
dissipation from your CPU. Apply a thin layer of thermal paste on
top of CPU to dissipate the heat more effectively. Failing to do so
may result in overheating and possible burnout of your CPU.
Snap the lever
back into place
!
!
Insert and
press gently
Open Lever
Golden
Triangle
"
90 degree
angle
