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Chapter 1: Quick Installation Guide
To avoid damage, do not rub the CPU pins against the socket.
1-2 Installing the CPU/Heatsink/ CPU Fans
Chapter 1
Quick Installation Guide
1-1 Installing the CPU
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B
C
D
A
B
C
A.
Press the socket clip down to unlock
it. Gently lift the socket clip to open the
load plate.
B.
Align the CPU key with the socket
key.
D.
Once the CPU is fully seated on
the socket, press the socket clip down
to lock it.
C.
Align CPU Pin 1 against Socket Pin
1. Once they are aligned, lower the CPU
down to the socket.
A.
Apply the appropriate amount of ther-
mal grease (to 0.13mm in thickness).
B.
Insert the two push-pins on the sides
of the heatsink into the mounting holes
on the motherboard, turning clockwise
to lock them.
C.
Connect the fan cables to CPU
Fan1 and CPU Fan 2 headers.
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2
CPU Key
CPU Pin 1