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IB981
User’s Manual
2.1
Essential Installations Before You Begin
Follow the instructions below to install the CPU and the memory.
2.1.1
Installing the CPU
Follow the instructions below to install the CPU.
1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift up the
lever and the metal lid.
2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner
aligns with the gold triangle matching the socket corner with a
small triangle.
3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket and push down the lever
to secure the CPU.
Then you can install the CPU cooler and fan.
Note:
Ensure that the CPU cooler and the CPU top surface are in total
contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would cause your
system to hang or be unstable.
