2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
All this point you should be familiar 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 your new motherboard.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The motherboard has a ZIF Socket 462 to house the CPU. A CPU fan is necessary to prevent
overheating. If no fan has been supplied with the CPU, purchase and install one before you turn
on your system.
Warning! CPUs generate tremendous heat while operating. Make sure to install
a CPU fan with enough heat-dissipation grease to completely cover the CPU die
before powering up the computer. Never run the processor without the heatsink
properly and firmly attached.
PERMANENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
Caution!
1. Remember to always make sure the system power is off before installing or
removing any devices. Check the Power Indicator LEDs on the motherboard
as shown in Figure 2.2 and described in Section 1.1.
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.
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
