Zotac H61ITX series, User Manual

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Intel H61-ITX series Motherboard
Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory DIMM. You need to
purchase them to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back.
Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
The following illustration shows CPU installtaion components
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
2. Lift the socket lever and the load plate to
fully open position.
3. Use your thumb and forefinger to lift the cap
up vertically.
● Be careful not to touch the socket contacts.
4. Hold the processor with your thumb and
forefinger. Insert the processor into the socket
vertically.
● Align the CPU pin 1 mark with the pin 1
corner of the CPU socket.
5. Make sure the CPU is fully seated, and then
replace the load plate.
● Be sure that the front end of the load
plate is under the shoulder screw.
6. Secure the load lever to its locked location.