Mainboard Setup
2-3
CPU Installation Procedures
1.
Turn off the power and unplug
the power cord before install-
ing the CPU.
2.
Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90-
degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket.
Any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
5.
Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move
while the lever is being
closed, always close the le-
ver with your fingers press-
ing tightly on top of the CPU
to make sure the CPU is prop-
erly and completely embed-
ded into the socket.
Open Lever
90 degree
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU placement
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