2.2 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
So far you have familiarized yourself with the handling precautions; checked that you have all of
the necessary hardware for building your system; inspected the motherboard package contents;
and, looked at the layout of the motherboard. This chapter will take you step-by-step through the
process of installing the different hardware devices onto it.
The motherboard has a ZIF Socket A to house the CPU. A CPU fan is necessary to prevent
overheating of the CPU. If there is no fan installed on the CPU, you must purchase one and
install it before you turn on your system.
Please follow the steps below to install the CPU:
Step 1:
To install the CPU, first, turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards at a 90-degree
right angle. Insert the CPU in the correct direction, smear the heat dissipation grease over the
CPU die, then put a CPU fan on to cover the face of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU
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Caution!
1. Remember to always make sure the system power is off before installing or
removing any devices. Check the Power Indicator LEDs near the lower edge
of the motherboard as shown in Fig. 2.1 Layout of Transcend’s TS-AKT4 Family.
2. Don’t forget the static electricity precautions. (See Section 1.1.)
3. Be careful! Incorrectly inserting hardware onto your motherboard can
permanently damage the motherboard.
Warning! CPUs generate tremendous heat while operating. Make sure to install
a CPU fan with enough heat-dissipation grease to cover the CPU die before
powering up the computer. Never run the processor without the heatsink properly
and firmly attached.
PERMANENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
